Re: What would you do . . . ?

KevinM Wrote:
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> . . .  Steam locomotives were the first mach-
> ines built by the hands of humans that could
> move at will under their own power. Virtually
> everything we know today has been enhanced
> or made possible by the development of rail
> roads.  Railroads facilitated and powered
> the industrial revolution. They fostered the ex-
> pansion of our country from coast to coast.
> {Steam locomotive technology is} a critical
> piece of our history that we ought to preserve
> for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.
> {and learn from!} . . .


Spot on, Kevin -

A major contribution toward educating the youth of today about America's industrial heritage and the values of hard work and responsibility prevalent during most of the previous century is David Weitzman's outstanding book 'SUPERPOWER, The Building of a Steam Locomotive'.  See [ngdiscussion.net] for further information.

- Russ