Are steam trains dangerous

A bit. First trains are Always a bit dangerous, huge, Heavy things with very long stopping distances. If you get in the way, the train migh not be able to stop Before it hits you. Steam trains had lots of outside moving parts which could hit you or squeeze you. Then there's the hot steam inside. Some Always escaping from here and there. It could easily give you a nasty burn. And there's the fire inside, and sparks from the exhaust.

Still, they ruled the rails for many years, so they weren't too bad.