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Default What's a T&P valve for?

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Hugh Prescott wrote:


Plug "ohio steam engine explosion" into Google for info on a October
2001 accident involving a Case 110 steam tractor boiler failure.


No need, thanks. I live nearby. (Akron)

Serious accident alright; five killed, many injuries.


Reportedly only operating in the 50 - 70 PSI range.

Old pictures of steam locomatives having 300 PSI boiler failures are
impressive. Usually caused by someone not paying attention to the water
gauge as I understand it.


Hugh


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