Comments on: Prior to the start of forest fires in BC this year, one of CN’s Poseidon fire fighting consists sits on stand-by in the yard at Kamloops, BC. Let’s hope this equipment doesn’t have to see too much action!

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:03:50 +0000

Good morning John. I would imagine they are filled with water and on stand-by ready for action. There is a large quick connect fitting on each end of each car to plumb water to the power/pump car regardless of how the Poseidon consist is marshalled. The connecting hoses were not in place at the time of my photo. – Paul

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:02:21 +0000

Very interesting Paul, and colourful ! Are the 2 tank cars filled with water, or are they stored empty to be filled when called to go into service ? Also, are all these cars connected to each other with water hose ? Thanks for sharing, John