Installing a new radiator in this EMD SD 38-2. See the new locomotive radiator
and how it fits in, placing the top cover with the locomotive cooling fans,
and watch as we try to start this very cold engine which
did not start. Then see it being pushed into the shop with a Caterpillar loader.
Most locomotives run straight water. We do put in a rust/scale
inhibitor, makes the coolant look like watered down fruit juice.
The only EMD loco I know of that came from the factory with
anti freeze is the SD 70ACe. Because of the straight water
is why you see so many locomotives idling during the winter,
unless they are equipped with a Smart Start system which
automatically stops and re starts the locomotive upon certain
engine parameters.
Here is the link to watch the video where #1 loco derailed:
• Derailed Locomotive an...
I told you in video #3098 needed a power pack change out, it had a cracked
piston, here is the link to watch that video:
• Cracked Locomotive Pis...
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Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to
have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have
Iron Synergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every
intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Synergy took
over and have kept this mine alive.
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Made December 07, 2021
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