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Coal-powered fireboxes have a firedoor in the vehicle's {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cab}}, which can be | Coal-powered fireboxes have a firedoor in the vehicle's {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cab}}, which can be opened to {{pll|Shovel|shovel}} coal inside. The door should be kept closed otherwise, to prevent blowback. Blowback is a dangerous event where exhaust flow is reversed, drawing fire into the cab, potentially catastrophically harming the crew. It happens upon entering tunnels with the firedoor open. |
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Coal-powered fireboxes have a firedoor in the vehicle's cab , which can be opened to shovel coal inside. The door should be kept closed otherwise, to prevent blowback. Blowback is a dangerous event where exhaust flow is reversed, drawing fire into the cab, potentially catastrophically harming the crew. It happens upon entering tunnels with the firedoor open.