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The first thing done in the repair was the removal of all doors and access panels in order to survey the damage and attempt to determine the reason for the fire. Most of the cabling located down low in the cabinet was destroyed and about 80% of the rest of it had at least part of the insullation burned off. In addition, the cabinet really smelled bad from the fire. This is the engine side of the electrical cabinet. |
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This is the fireman's side of the armature end of the
main
generator. Plenty of dirt and grease here but no fire in the area. |
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These are 3 of the main power contactors. The white area below the right hand contactor was the hottest point of the fire as the flames started directly below this area. |
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The cam switch which controls the connection of the dynamic brakes. While not damaged, it certainly was blackened by the fire. The cables attached to it were pretty much destroyed. |
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After the cam switch was removed, we could see the 2 or 3 inches of burned insulation laying on the floor of the electrical cabinet. |
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This is the starting contactor and auxiliary generator
regulator
panel. It is the top left panel when standing in the cab, facing rearward. |
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This is the low voltage cabinet which is the center panel
when
standing in the cab, facing rearward. |
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This is the alarm panel which is located on the right
side of the
electrical cabinet, just above the low voltage distribution panel. |
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This is the braking contactor panel, located on the left side of the electrical cabinet, just above the high voltage control cabinet. |
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This is the braking contactor panel, seen from inside
the cab,
looking toward the rear. At the bottom of the photo is the top of the reverser. |
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All photos and text by Howard Wise
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