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150625_WMM1180 15th June

Freight

Fremantle, Australia

As we were about to cross the rails this freight train came and the automatic sprinklers started.
Not sure of the purpose of these sprinklers. Any ideas?

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James Clarke22-Jun-2025 12:12
Hi Bill, I used work at the Fremantle Port Authority, as Russell has pointed out this is to reduce the noise.
Great Catch.
Apostolos Tikopoulos16-Jun-2025 18:25
Outstanding composition, excellent timing! VVV
Russell Tunny16-Jun-2025 14:39
Bill, this is to reduce the squealing noise rail wheels generate especially on curved track and this is probably near residential housing. Cannot use grease obviously. Water is just as effective but needs to be reapplied each time.Nice framing BTW. V!
joseantonio16-Jun-2025 13:12
nice timing for this capture.V.
Helen Betts16-Jun-2025 12:34
Pretty interesting, but no idea why the sprinklers would come on.
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