Boiler Explosion

[r_i_straw]

Here is an interesting web site about a boiler explosion (http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasRailroads/Locomotive-Boiler-Explosion.htm).

[BoxcabE50]

Amazing what results one part can have. A small error, and so much effect.

When I was young, and saw the results pictured of such a disaster, the sight of flues twisted about, always bothered me. And still does. Perhaps it's the awful appearance, indicating some people have lost their lives in an ugly way.

:omg: :sad:

Boxcab E50

[HemiAdda2d]

There's quite a write-up in a D&RGW book I have on a boiler eplosion that happened to engine #3703. Interesting, intriguing, sad, and somber...