Any more info on Gettysburg RR steam engine explosion?

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3 total messages Started by Cliff Downey Sun, 18 Jun 1995 00:00

#4138

Author: Cliff Downey
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 00:00

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I've caught a few messages regarding the firebox explosion on one of the
Gettysburg RR steam locomotives.  Does any one have any more information,
such as the engine number or wheel arrangement and how many cars were in
the train (I understand that it was a dinner train; can anyone
confirm?).Did the explosion occur in Gettysburg, or somewhere else along
the line.  Also, where did this train originate (Gettysburg?) and what was
its destination.

Thanks for any info you can provide.  I'm the editor for the Paducah
Chapter NRHS newsletter and the next issue goes to the "press" (uh, 
actually the office copier) on Tuesday, but I need to finish writing it by
Monday night.

Cliff Downey
cdowney@racer1.mursuky.edu
bj359@freenet.carleton.ca

Re: Any more info on Gettysburg RR steam engine explosion?

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Author: SoftWerks
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 00:00

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Be real cautious about what your print!

This is a serious incident, and a lot of rumors could kill the steam
tourist railway industry.

Steven Harrod

Re: Any more info on Gettysburg RR steam engine explosion?

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Author: Edward Hein
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 00:00

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In <DADKr8.IIs@freenet.carleton.ca> bj359@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Cliff 
Downey) writes: 

>
>
>I've caught a few messages regarding the firebox explosion on one of 
the
>Gettysburg RR steam locomotives.  Does any one have any more 
information,
>such as the engine number or wheel arrangement and how many cars were 
in
>the train (I understand that it was a dinner train; can anyone
>confirm?).Did the explosion occur in Gettysburg, or somewhere else 
along
>the line.  Also, where did this train originate (Gettysburg?) and what 
was
>its destination.
>
>Thanks for any info you can provide.  I'm the editor for the Paducah
>Chapter NRHS newsletter and the next issue goes to the "press" (uh, 
>actually the office copier) on Tuesday, but I need to finish writing it 
by
>Monday night.
>
>Cliff Downey
>cdowney@racer1.mursuky.edu
>bj359@freenet.carleton.ca
>
>

Cliff,

   The Getty owns two steamers: 2-8-0 #76 (ex-Mississippian) and 4-6-2 
#1278 (ex-CPR, ex-Steamtown). Unknown at this time which one blew. The 
trains depart from Gettysburg, some run to Biglerville, others to Mount 
Holly Springs.

   Ed

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