Tuesday, August 21, 2012

First Day Cover from 1950 honoring railroad engineers


What in other countries are usually termed engine drivers - NZR always resisted the term engineer as to them this was someone who had passed exams in mechanics and dynamics. More information on Casey Jones (1863-1900) and engine 382, a Rogers-built 4-6-0 of the Illinois Central, here

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