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Viewing Album:  Crew Duties on the Cass Scenic Railroad
 
By:Gary Everhart
Dates:10/20/2009 - 10/20/2009
Album Info:Besides the engineer and fireman in the cab of the Shay, there are many other critical duties that must be performed in order for the train to run smoothly. Here are a few of the duties spotted on our trip to Bald Knob.
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Fire Presention Speeder
Title:  Fire Presention Speeder
Description:  Dedicated individuals trail behind the Cass steam engines to look for any sparks that may have escaped from the smoke stack and could cause a fire.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 9:26:56 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Fire Prevention Speeder
Title:  Fire Prevention Speeder
Description:  Dedicated individuals trail behind the Cass steam engines to look for any sparks that may have escaped from the smoke stack and could cause a fire.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:31:46 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Fire Prevention Speeder
Title:  Fire Prevention Speeder
Description:  Dedicated individuals trail behind the Cass steam engines to look for any sparks that may have escaped from the smoke stack and could cause a fire.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:31:49 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  72   Comments: 0
Fire Presention Speeder
Title:  Fire Presention Speeder
Description:  Dedicated individuals trail behind the Cass steam engines to look for any sparks that may have escaped from the smoke stack and could cause a fire.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 9:26:59 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  While heading downhill, each car brakeman must check to make sure that the wheels are not locked and sliding, often leaning far out to check.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:32:00 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  While heading downhill, each car brakeman must check to make sure that the wheels are not locked and sliding, often leaning far out to check.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:32:05 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  Each car brakeman must be alert for wheel lock that could damage both wheel and rail.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:32:11 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  While heading downhill, each car brakeman must check to make sure that the wheels are not locked and sliding, often leaning far out to check.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:33:03 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  While heading downhill, each car brakeman must check to make sure that the wheels are not locked and sliding, often leaning far out to check.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:33:08 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  Both car brakemen are checking their car wheels to make sure they are not locked and sliding as the train rolls downhill.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:33:13 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  Not looking for ghosts by the cemetery, the brakemen here are checking to make sure their car wheels have not locked and sliding.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:33:17 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  To retard the train's speed while moving downhill, the brakeman must apply just the right amount of braking power to his wheels by turning the brakewheel.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:33:20 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Brakeman
Title:  Brakeman
Description:  To retard the train's speed while moving downhill, the brakeman must apply just the right amount of braking power to his wheels by turning the brakewheel.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:33:25 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Watering the Engine
Title:  Watering the Engine
Description:  Steam engines require a lot of water. Here they are topping of the tank with water from a side tank.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:31:53 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 1
Watering the Engine
Title:  Watering the Engine
Description:  Steam engines require a lot of water. Here they are topping of the tank with water from a side tank.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:31:56 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Taking on water from a water tower
Description:  Steam engines require a lot of water. Here they are getting ready to take on water from a water tower in the yard area.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:53:38 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Taking on water from a water tower
Description:  The spout is lowered with the aide of counterweights and placed in the tenders water intake.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:53:43 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CASS 11(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Taking on water from a water tower
Description:  The water tower spout is now delivering a fresh supply of water to the tender tank.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:53:48 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CASS 11(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Taking on water from a water tower
Description:  The crewman monitors the filling of the tender tank and be ready to shut off the flow when filled.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 7:53:57 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Taking on water from a water tower
Description:  Cass Shay #11 is taking on water from the water tower in the yard.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 8:05:12 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CASS 11(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Taking on water from a water tower
Description:  Cass Shay #11 is taking on water from the water tower in the yard.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 8:07:08 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CASS 11(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Finishing up with the water spout
Title:  Finishing up with the water spout
Description:  Once the tender is filled with water, the spout must be returned to the up position to clear the tracks.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 8:07:18 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CASS 11(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
Taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Taking on water from a water tower
Description:  After the tender is filled, the spout is lifted and the tender tank lid is closed. Ready to roll after that!
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 8:07:25 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CASS 11(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Leaving after taking on water from a water tower
Title:  Leaving after taking on water from a water tower
Description:  Cass Shay #11 is ready to roll again now that it has taken on water from the water tower in the yard.
Photo Date:  10/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2011 8:07:33 PM
Location:  Cass, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CASS 11(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  120   Comments: 0

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