Railpictures.ca - Paul O'Shell Photo: 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! | Railpictures.ca – Canadian Railway Photography

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!

Caption: 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!

Photographer:	Paul O'Shell [406] (more) (contact)
Date:	05/03/2023 (search)
Railway:	Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks:	CNFD 100005, CNFD 100006, CNFD 100004 (search)
Train Symbol:	n/a (search)
Subdivision/SNS:	Kamloops Yard, Clearwater Sub. Mile139.4 (search)
City/Town:	Kamloops (search)
Province:	British Columbia (search)
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railwayguy

July 12, 2023 at 8:02 am

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
Paul O'Shell

July 12, 2023 at 10:03 am

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

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railwayguy

July 12, 2023 at 8:02 am

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

Paul O'Shell

July 12, 2023 at 10:03 am

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