The 'Pioneer': Light Passenger Locomotive of 1851 by John H. White

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Author White, John H., 1933-
Title The 'Pioneer': Light Passenger Locomotive of 1851
United States Bulletin 240, Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, paper 42, 1964
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Summary "The 'Pioneer': Light Passenger Locomotive of 1851" by John H. White is a scholarly historical account published in the mid-20th century. This book explores the significance of the "Pioneer," a unique light passenger locomotive from the mid-19th century, detailing its design, construction, and operational history, particularly focusing on its role in the context of the Cumberland Valley Railroad. In this comprehensive examination, White delves into the technological aspects of the "Pioneer," comparing it to contemporaneous locomotives and shedding light on its innovative single-axle design that deviated from the more common multi-axle models. The text provides insights into its service history, including its successful operation in passenger transport despite initial skepticism regarding its capabilities. The narrative tracks the locomotive's journeys through various historical events, including its near destruction from Confederate raids during the Civil War, and culminates in its preservation by the Smithsonian Institution, where it remains a noteworthy artifact representing the evolution of railway technology in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
LoC Class TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery
Subject Locomotives
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EBook-No. 28160
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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