The locomotive named after Uncle Dick really existed; it was a 2-8-0T designed to move cars over the switchback that was a part of that line, often moving over 40 cars each way, until its scrapping in 1921.
I used to have this book when I was a little kid and I liked it a lot. I never knew it was written by L. Ron Hubbard's brother. It still a good one anyway . . . hehe! Thanks for ULing this story!
There was a real-life Bill Rogers: He was the first CEO of the Rogers Locomotive Works, which built a lot of early US steamers. 4-4-0 "American-type" steamers and 4-8-0 "Eight-wheelers" were their specialties. The 4-4-0 was a general-purpose locomotive. The 4-8-0 was a high-speed locomotive originally used for passenger service. In fact; Illinois Central locomotive 382, the famous locomotive from Casey Jones' fabled wreck, was a 4-8-0.
A very nice telling of an interesting (and spooky) railway tale. I've written a couple of railroad-themed ghost stories myself, but don't necessarily want to post them online (where they would become public domain) until I can get them published in a magazine or book.
My great great grandfather's obituary - a real phantom brakeman: 14 January 1894 • Brooks, Adams County, Iowa, USA James 42 yrs. killed in accident near Brooks, Iowa while working for Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad as a brakeman. Minnie Dunn collected $500 for death plus burial expenses. (Source: Petition of Adm. Distr Ct. of Iowa Union Co. Mar. 10 1894.
So I was 7 it was about 8 to 9 pm and I swear I heard this rly loud train horn and the sound of a train passing by (note we lived no were near a train track) I swear this happens but no one believes me and most of them say I was dreaming..IT WAS NOT I DREAM I SWEAR!
Not related to L. Ron Hubbard. It's an insult really. Freeman was a writer and traveler. A good guy and lived a good life. L. Ron was a con man who was convicted of fraud and petty theft.
Still a classic all these years later.
The locomotive named after Uncle Dick really existed; it was a 2-8-0T designed to move cars over the switchback that was a part of that line, often moving over 40 cars each way, until its scrapping in 1921.
So does that mean Bill Rogers was real?
I saw a sketch of an engine with that name in a book I used to own.
I used to have this book when I was a little kid and I liked it a lot. I never knew it was written by L. Ron Hubbard's brother. It still a good one anyway . . . hehe! Thanks for ULing this story!
this would make a great campfire story
There was a real-life Bill Rogers: He was the first CEO of the Rogers Locomotive Works, which built a lot of early US steamers. 4-4-0 "American-type" steamers and 4-8-0 "Eight-wheelers" were their specialties.
The 4-4-0 was a general-purpose locomotive. The 4-8-0 was a high-speed locomotive originally used for passenger service.
In fact; Illinois Central locomotive 382, the famous locomotive from Casey Jones' fabled wreck, was a 4-8-0.
Kerry Freeman actually a 4-8-0 is called a 12 wheeler
The 382 was a 4-6-0 Ten-Wheeler, not a 4-8-0
There was also a real engine called "Uncle Dick." It was built as a tank engine, but later became a tender engine.
I've actually been to the plant and it's now a small museum
That was a great story. I really enjoyed it!
A very nice telling of an interesting (and spooky) railway tale. I've written a couple of railroad-themed ghost stories myself, but don't necessarily want to post them online (where they would become public domain) until I can get them published in a magazine or book.
i think mr bill rogers was rescued by a native American. amd nursed back to health. knowing he had amnesia
I remember reading that book as a kid. Think you can give us the rest of the stories from it?
One I think I know who the third guy in the wreck was probably one of the conductors didn't jump off in time
Love the southern accent, sounds like the Beatles XD cool story bro, thanks for sharing
awesome story👍🚂
460 ten wheeler. No 382 rogers locomotive works. Not 480 mastadon
I live in the US. I like your narration, but I have to say your Old West accent amuses me. :)
+Laura Schlueter haha Thanks!
Yeah, it sounds sort of like, if Ringo Starr as "the conductor" were trying to tell one of his stories, but set in the old west, lol.
This would make a good movie
I used to have this book. Now i hop trains lol
G'day cobber!
Best ghost story ever :D
My great great grandfather's obituary - a real phantom brakeman: 14 January 1894 • Brooks, Adams County, Iowa, USA
James 42 yrs. killed in accident near Brooks, Iowa while working for Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad as a brakeman. Minnie Dunn collected $500 for death plus burial expenses. (Source: Petition of Adm. Distr Ct. of Iowa Union Co. Mar. 10 1894.
So I was 7 it was about 8 to 9 pm and I swear I heard this rly loud train horn and the sound of a train passing by (note we lived no were near a train track) I swear this happens but no one believes me and most of them say I was dreaming..IT WAS NOT I DREAM I SWEAR!
piece of cheese probably was railroad tracks around there long time ago
That’s very interesting story, Where’s this story takes place
If you don’t mind what is the music in this video
So is that a no on the music ?
Not related to L. Ron Hubbard. It's an insult really. Freeman was a writer and traveler. A good guy and lived a good life. L. Ron was a con man who was convicted of fraud and petty theft.
Nice! I've always loved train stories and it's been years since I heard this one! What program did you use to record?
+TrackMaster844 Thanks for watching! I used my canon XL to shoot and final cut to edit.
Beware beware