FOTR derailment aftermath: the damage 7

3117 had an accident on the 20th of June 2010 and as a result we have launched an appeal. Please post ANYTHING related to the incident, the recovery and the Appeal here! Photos (usual rules - 800 by 600 pixels, 135kb max) and docs can also be posted.
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FOTR derailment aftermath: the damage 7

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Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz, 4th July 2010
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Cut away lagging revealing the boiler rivets and stays. Ultrasonic metal particle testing was done over the weekend of 3/4July, and the results are very positive that apart from a few flexible stays that need replacing, the boiler looks very good.
Cut away lagging revealing the boiler rivets and stays. Ultrasonic metal particle testing was done over the weekend of 3/4July, and the results are very positive that apart from a few flexible stays that need replacing, the boiler looks very good.
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Firebox stay damage
Firebox stay damage
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View of damaged side with lagging removed to show the damage to rivets and stays
View of damaged side with lagging removed to show the damage to rivets and stays
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The circled rivet is suspect but the others look ok.
The circled rivet is suspect but the others look ok.
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