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Thanks John for that answer.

I guess when fireman/drivers are doing their theory classes, you may not hear the following statement...

" Ok boys, today we are going to learn what to do when a fully steamed locomotive falls on it's side." :-)

With my limited knowledge of steam locomotive ...

Hi all.

I have a question regarding the procedures that takes place when something like what happened to 15F 3117 on Sunday 20 June 2010.

When you have a relatively full boiler, steam is on the mark and the fire is good, suddenly the locomotive ends up on her side.

Now you have essential parts ...