Steam locomotive boiler?

[trainmuseum]

I need help identifying what I have. I was told about a "sunken train car" and after viewing and considering all factors, made arrangements to have it excavated. I am certain that this artifact was located on an abandonded railroad bed and that the area is part of an extinct plantation in the Mississippi Delta. Any help anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated!

 

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[ncsilverspider]

scrap iron brings about 8-10 cents per pound.

There's more value as a piece of railroad history than as scrap. It's an amazing and rare find! My advice: keep it and preserve it. Awesome!

 

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[swamp yankee]

What you have is part (1/2) of the outside shell of a fire tube boiler used in locomotives or in stationary applications. I hold a Massachusetts 1st Fireman's lic. so am familiar with it. Look for a riveted on rating plate to find the maker and size/h.p.