gvthnks Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Some of the locomotives use sand to provide extra traction on the rails for drive wheels. From what I remember it's only used on hills though and your trip looked pretty flat. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htchevyii Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 Maybe that was it, It seemed like it was coming down from the smoke, but it wasn't constant. I had assumed it was because of wind or how much coal they were feeding it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 the coal burners are dirty, dirty things. all sorts of particulates exit that stack. but I love 'em. got to do the Durango/Silverton line when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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