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Derailments & Locomotives

January 14, 2008 09:19AM avatar
I am curious, when a steam locomotive derails and tips on its side, what kind of damage can this do to the firebox/boiler? What kind of problems might be caused by (particularly with a coal burning engine) when the fuel shifts on to the side sheet and the water is not where it is supposed to be?

Also, when a locomotive is involved in such a situation -- how would one best prevent the situation from getting worse (explosion, etc)? I am sure this would be every steam operators worst nightmare.

What would the shop/backshop possibly be facing in the way of repairs?

And that does not address what could happen to the engine crew.....

Festus
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