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This is the third of three webpages of photos depicting the aftermath of antique boiler explosion on July 29, 2001 in Medina, Ohio. 

 

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15. Crown sheet stays with reduced diameters and very little displacement
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16. Stay bolts reduced diameters one to two threads engagement
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17. Firebox stay bolts. Three threads of engagement
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18. Right hand side of crown sheet folded down
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19. Right hand crown sheet folded down. Two stay bolt holes shown 2.5 threads of engagement
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20. Crown sheet viewing hole plug with rusted threads
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21. Barrel and front wheel bracket
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22. Position of engine after impact with the ground. The engine was repositioned as it was found at the fairgrounds.