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[Train Boiler Explosion Aftermath]

Description: Copy photo of the aftermath of a train boiler explosion. Beneath the image is written "Addis, La c.1950 - Boiler explosion, [sic] A negro attendant went to sleep minding the engine, he woke in time to see the steam gauge moving rapidly higher and jumped. He was not hurt very bad. The engine was not rebuilt. - T&P #277 D9 1/2.5" and "Ed Robinson Collection - C. Banbat photo a retired T&P conductor in Bunkie, La."
Date: 1950~
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Wreck Caused by Boiler Explosion]

Description: Copy photo of a train wreck caused by a boiler explosion. Visible on the side of the engine is the number 277. Written below the image is "Addis, La. c.1950 - Boiler Explosion, [sic] A negro attendant went to sleep minding the engine, he woke in time to see the steam gauge moving rapidly higher and jumped. He was not hurt very bad. The engine was not rebuilt," and "Ed Robinson Collection [sic] -C Banbat photo a retired T&P conductor in Bunkie, La."
Date: 1950~
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Partner: The Grace Museum
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