Metro North Diesel Train Fire In Fairfield

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These diesel trains run through many communities...so it could happen anywhere. Hopefully, someone from Fairfield FD can give us some insight on how this was handled.

Train fire in Fairfield delays commute

By Daniel Tepfer

Staff writer-Connecticut Post

Updated: 08/07/2009 07:26:16 PM EDT

FAIRFIELD -- Fire erupted in a diesel locomotive pulling four empty passenger cars past the Fairfield Railroad Station Friday afternoon, causing early-evening delays on the rail line.

There were no injuries among crew members aboard the westbound train, officials said.

The fire was spotted shortly after 4 p.m. by an AMR ambulance crew driving through the station's parking lot, reporting to firefighters that flames were shooting from the top of the locomotive.

Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola said when firefighters got to the scene, the flames were still licking the top of the engine and heavy smoke was pouring from vents.

"The fire broke out inside the diesel engine and it was very difficult to access," he said.

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These diesel trains run through many communities...so it could happen anywhere. Hopefully, someone from Fairfield FD can give us some insight on how this was handled.

FULL ARTICLE:http://www.connpost.com/ci_13015924?IADID=...ww.connpost.com

This was not a Metro North train loco but a CDOT SLE (Shore Line East) train deadheading to Stamford yards.

Yes, these P-40 loco's are running in the area continuously. Metro North runs them on all three lines, Amtrak on the Hudson and NH lines and SLE on the NH line. Also, starting in September there will be New Jersey Transit trains (operated by MNR traincrews) on the New Haven Line. The loco's are NJT ALP46a's. At least that's what the qualifying test runs consisted of. I know these loco's are electric powered but still worth mentioning.

Edited August 12, 2009 by TRUCK6018