Pillars of Smoke Question

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"I have seen a jet of steam in front of the stack.  Is this steam coming from a feedwater heater?"

    Yes, it is an air vent from the feedwater heater. 

"When the pusher couples to the rear end of the train, does it also connect to the air line, or does it only couple on?"
    
    Yes, normally that is what was done in order that if the train for any reason had an emergency brake application, the pushers brakes would apply too.
    The caboose had a rod connected to the angle cock so it it could be closed. A chain was connected to the cut lever. When cutting off on the fly, close the angle cock and pull the pin. 

Jimmy Lisle


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