N&W 2153 Bolier Explosionn #2         
Date: 4/25/2006 Location: Wytheville, VA   Map Show Wytheville on a rail map Views: 2007 Collection Of:   Chuck Akers
Locomotives: NW 2153(2-8-8-2)    Author:  Chuck Akers
N&W 2153 Bolier Explosionn #2
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Gregg Pullano General Prior to CP 1278's in 1995, this was the last boiler explosion to occur in the United States. Engine was less than two weeks out of the Roanoke shops after an overhaul and went right back in for another one following this incident. 12/29/2008 12:32:25 AM

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