On: Unusual Locomotives

[jonp888]

This is not a problem, it won't put the fire out.

The real danger is when going through a tunnel, the backdrauught from the exhaust hitting the tunnel causes a surge of flame into the cab. The crew must keep the fire doors closed.

[jonnycomputer → jonp888]

I wasn't worried about the fire going out, but for embers flying out into the cab.

[stickfigure → jonnycomputer]

Firebox doors are not that big and the cab is not that exposed. Also, there is a powerful draft into the doors, not out.

Search for "footplate ride" on youtube.