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News blackout - Ohio cloud of Polyvinyl chloride death
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<blockquote data-quote="HudsonFalcon" data-source="post: 16879107" data-attributes="member: 160895"><p>We’re being told the derailment was caused by a “broken axle.” For me, this is hard to believe since the axle is the strongest part of the car. I think more likely is what a bad wheel bearing. When they get worn, faulty or damaged they will push the lubricating grease out of the housing until it becomes metal on metal. We call this a “hot box.” If a hot box isn’t detected it will eventually cause a derailment.</p><p></p><p>This is where wayside detectors come into play. These detectors are usually placed on either side of populated areas so hot boxes, dragging equipment, etc., can be detected and the train can be stopped until repairs can be made.</p><p></p><p>This derailment was caused by lack of maintenance period. The profit above all else model that the railroads have implemented are to blame and nothing more.</p><p></p><p>Don’t let the media gaslight you by blaming Trump or the lack of ECP brake systems. Those systems only prevent derailments caused by improper train handling (I.e. crew mistakes) NOT equipment defects caused by lack of maintenance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HudsonFalcon, post: 16879107, member: 160895"] We’re being told the derailment was caused by a “broken axle.” For me, this is hard to believe since the axle is the strongest part of the car. I think more likely is what a bad wheel bearing. When they get worn, faulty or damaged they will push the lubricating grease out of the housing until it becomes metal on metal. We call this a “hot box.” If a hot box isn’t detected it will eventually cause a derailment. This is where wayside detectors come into play. These detectors are usually placed on either side of populated areas so hot boxes, dragging equipment, etc., can be detected and the train can be stopped until repairs can be made. This derailment was caused by lack of maintenance period. The profit above all else model that the railroads have implemented are to blame and nothing more. Don’t let the media gaslight you by blaming Trump or the lack of ECP brake systems. Those systems only prevent derailments caused by improper train handling (I.e. crew mistakes) NOT equipment defects caused by lack of maintenance. [/QUOTE]
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