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On This Day September 15 1981 – The John Bull Became the Oldest Operable Steam Locomotive in the World

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On This Day September 15 1981 – The John Bull Became the Oldest Operable Steam Locomotive in the World.

On this day September 15 1981, the John Bull locomotive achieved recognition as the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world. Originally built in 1831 by Robert Stephenson and Company in England, the John Bull had been brought to the United States to serve the Camden and Amboy Railroad in New Jersey.

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, the Smithsonian Institution restored the John Bull to working condition, and it was successfully operated in 1981. This remarkable achievement...
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