N&W 2153 Bolier Explosionn #2
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4/25/2006
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Wytheville, VA
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Chuck Akers
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NW 2153(2-8-8-2)
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Chuck Akers
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Gregg Pullano
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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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