Locomotive Engine Running and Management

by Angus Sinclair

SAVING THE HEATING SURFACES.

Should the engine get into the ditch, the engineer’s first duty is to save the engine from getting burned, unless saving of life, or protecting the train, demands his attention. If the engine is in a position where the flues or fire-box crown will be left without water, the fire should be quenched as quickly as possible. Sand or gravel thrown over the fire, and then saturated with water, is a good and prompt way of extinguishing the fire.