Aftermath of Locomotive Explosion

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Image Number001-1512Dateca. 1900DescriptionA group of men view the aftermath of a steam engine explosion, likely in a Colorado Midland rail yard. A locomotive boiler has separated from the remnants of its lower frame sitting on the tracks with a damaged tender car to the right. Railroad hopper car with "Colorado Midland" marking is visible on an elevated trestle in the mid-ground. A caboose with a "Colorado Midland" logo and a boxcar with "Southern Pacific Company Sunset Route" markings are on the tracks in the background.PhotographerunknownLocationColoradoSubjectRailroad accidentsColorado Midland RailwaySteam-enginesRailroad enginesRailroad carsRailroad tracksRailroad yardsNotes Thanks to J Richards of Colorado Springs for background research on this image.CollectionMargaretta M. Boas Photograph CollectionPublisherPikes Peak Library DistrictOriginal FormatPhotographsPhysical Description9 3/8 x 7 1/2 b&w print

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Date Digital46160TIFF file size 26221832Scanning HardwareEpson Expression 12000XLImage Editing SoftwareAdobe Photoshop Creative CloudSilverfast 8.23Resource TypeImage

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Aftermath of Locomotive Explosion