Tinplate Art posted:Since the emergence of the global pandemic, I have decided not to use any smoke fluid in any locomotive for the duration. I should explain my reasons for this decision. Although the last exam and imaging of my 77 year old lungs by a pulmonologist showed NO issues, I decided to err on the side of caution. I am not an asthmatic, but I do have some mild allergies and sinus drainage. Plus, my train room is a small spare bedroom, which when the door is closed to keep my two sweet cats out, the ventilation is less than ideal. I just feel that I want my lungs free of any lipid residue from our mineral oil smoke fluids in case I have to deal with this virus pathagen up close and personal!
You know what Art, that's not a bad idea. Don't have any pulmonary issues myself, at least none that I am aware of, but it makes sense that if a person is over 60 its a good idea to stack the deck in your favor. I believe I will follow suit.