BNSF fire-fighting trains help stop wildfires in their tracks
2019年7月23日 · To combat wildfires, we have tank cars full of water staged in areas prone to fire conditions. And in the Pacific Northwest, we have two unique firefighting “weapons” in our arsenal – specially equipped trains that are an effective and innovative approach to fighting fires.
Fire train - Wikipedia
A fire train is a train that is designed to fight fires. Because in many areas along railroads, road access is limited or unavailable, railroads maintain fire trains to respond to fires on or near railroad rights of way.
BNSF Railway’s Unique Firefighting Tank Car - Firefighter Nation
2013年11月1日 · The firefighting train is made up of two tender cars, a fire car and a caboose that serves as a command center. The car also features: – 3,250-gallon fiberglass water tanks (two on each tender)
fire train Archives - Wildfire Today
2019年6月23日 · In the United States firefighting trains are frequently called water cars or fire trains. Usually a fire train consists of an engine, several tank cars carrying 7,000 to 14,000 gallons of water...
BNSF fire train stands ready to battle Montana wildfires …
2018年8月31日 · BNSF has nine water cars equipped to be used by firefighters based in the Whitefish area; six water cars plus a support boxcar are stationed in Whitefish and three other water cars are based in Essex.
BNSF Firefighting Trains Help Stop Wildfires
2021年8月1日 · To combat wildfires, BNSF has tank cars full of water staged in areas prone to fire conditions. The trains are specially equipped to fight fires on BNSF tracks or structures as well as provide assistance to local fire departments.
Industrial History: BNSF and UP Fire Fighting Trains - Blogger
2019年8月18日 · When needed, BNSF deploys firefighting rail cars to help fight wildfires near the rail network. The cars, specially designed and built by BNSF employees, hold up to 30,000 gallons of water and have a spray range of up to 300 feet.
Firefighting Trains Douse Remote Wildfires - BNSF Northwest
2019年9月1日 · The Pasco train consists of two tank cars, a “fire” car and a caboose that serves as a command center. Thousands of gallons of water are stored in the tank cars, while the fire car contains aqueous firefighting foam.
Fighting fire with a train - Wildfire Today
2010年8月24日 · Firefighting car (sometimes translated as “Fire Extinction Vehicle”): The unpowered Fire-fighting car is permanently coupled to the Equipment vehicle. It is equipped with a Driving Cab and...
Fighting fire with fire trains - Railway Age
2016年5月5日 · Some short lines operating in fire-prone areas run a hi-rail vehicle equipped with water and hoses behind each train during the height of wildfire season.
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