By Claude Gaudet |
Claude Gaudet began his railroading
career with Canadian National in 1978 as an apprentice diesel
mechanic in the main shop facility in Montral. Since then, his
work has lead him to consulting work in nearly every aspect
of locomotive and rolling stock maintenance. Read each month
as we learn what it's like to keep those trains rolling day
in and day out! |
Locomotive
Blended Braking
Locomotive blended braking is the braking of a locomotive
through simultaneous use of both the dynamic brake and the air
brake.
Engine Protective
Devices
Dash-2 and non-dash EMD locomotives are equipped with some standard
engine protection features. These devices protect the engine
against all abnormal conditions that can be harmful for the
engine.
Waking
Up a Monster
I would say that one of the toughest things with diesels is
starting them up cold. Once they are started they can run for
thousands of hours without a problem.
SD40-2
BBQ
Sometimes starting a dead locomotive can be a dangerous and
tricky process. This month, I am going to tell you how I started
an SD40-2 with a EMD 16-645E3 type engine that had been left
dead and drained in the yard for several months.
Trial
By Fire
Memories of being a diesel mechanic at CN's main shop in Montreal.
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