BO John Bull

David Bromage Sep 15, 2006

  1. David Bromage

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    If it wasn't on the front page of Wikipedia I wouldn't have known.

    The John Bull turns 175 years old today.

    Cheers
    David
     
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  2. Stourbridge Lion

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  3. Hytec

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mr. Bull! You don't look as if you have aged a bit...:shade:

    http://www.150.si.edu/chap4/bull.htm

    Sadly, there is no mention of a Birthday Bash on the Smithsonian website....:cry:
     
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  4. JCater

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    WOW!!!! Hard to believe it all started 175 years ago...
    John
     
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  5. BoxcabE50

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    I wonder what those folks would say, if they could see railroads now?

    :eek:mg:

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  6. Stourbridge Lion

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    It actually started prior to the John Bull...

    August 8, 1829

    The Engine "Stourbridge Lion" is officially tested with Horatio Allen at the controls. This marks the first operation of a steam locomotive in North America.

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