From the Richmond Enquirer, 3/6/1862, p. 3, c. 5

EXPLOSION OF A LOCOMOTIVE. – The locomotive "Warrenton," formerly employed on the Orange and Alexandria railroad, exploded at Gordonsville, on Tuesday evening, and injured the fireman, a white man, so seriously, that little hope is entertained of his recovery. The Conductor of the train was also injured.

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