In an American book on the B&O Railroad, there is a photo of the after effects of a boiler explosion on a post WW2 large articulated loco.
the boiler was torn from the frames and turned upside down, as well as damaging the track severely.
If anyone doubts the potential damage from a boiler explosion, remember not only the pressure energy, but the heat energy contained in the steam.
Steam at "only" 70 psi will be at about 170'C. When it condenses, every gramme will release 70 calories, plus 536 calories of the latent heat of vapourisation, at 100'C
So if you are in the line of fire, you will receive nearly 700 calories for every gramme of steam.
No wonder high pressure steam strips skin from the unfortunate victim.
A colleague lost the end from three fingers when a compressed air tank exploded.
Treat all pressure vessels with care and respect.
Howard