FOTR derailment aftermath: the damage 2

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 2

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Photos by John Ashworth, Capital Park, 22 June 2010
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Frik inspects the wheels
Frik inspects the wheels
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The smoke deflector on the driver's side has been damaged during the recovery operation
The smoke deflector on the driver's side has been damaged during the recovery operation
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Running board, about halfway down the boiler
Running board, about halfway down the boiler
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Steps at the back of the tender
Steps at the back of the tender
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Cowcatcher
Cowcatcher
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Fireman's side of the footplate
Fireman's side of the footplate
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The gap between the footplate and tender
The gap between the footplate and tender
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A souvenir - a piece of broken rail from the derailment site
A souvenir - a piece of broken rail from the derailment site
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Re: FOTR derailment aftermath: the damage 2

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Should keep the bit of rail and wield on the loco somewhere!
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Re: FOTR derailment aftermath: the damage 2

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Honestly, I thought the damage would've been far worse. Good luck!
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Re: FOTR derailment aftermath: the damage 2

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What about internally
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No news about that yet, Stefan. Our boiler inspector had an initial look today and will examine it in more detail in the next few days. Boiler cladding, fittings, etc will need to be stripped off first.
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