one of the other threads said that the train operators called in a "hotbox" on fire, and that it's common that occurs and routine to push on with this condition.
Unfortunately fairly common. Maintenance being what it is, they just say "false reading," and push on. It's just like you ignoring your Check Engine light because you think you know it's a malfunctioning sensor, and your car's still running and rolling along.
Sure, but just not TWENTY -- unless it was all downhill, which I tend to doubt is possible in Ohio. Anyone know of a 15-mile railroad downslope in the state?
one of the other threads said that the train operators called in a "hotbox" on fire, and that it's common that occurs and routine to push on with this condition.
Unfortunately fairly common. Maintenance being what it is, they just say "false reading," and push on. It's just like you ignoring your Check Engine light because you think you know it's a malfunctioning sensor, and your car's still running and rolling along.
Poor analogy. The Check Engine light is only related to emissions. Nothing else. It's perfectly fine, mechanically speaking, to drive with the CEL on.
Plus, it can take miles to stop a fully loaded freight train depending on the speed of travel/total load weight.
Sure, but just not TWENTY -- unless it was all downhill, which I tend to doubt is possible in Ohio. Anyone know of a 15-mile railroad downslope in the state?