Print by Theodore West, Darlington, 1886. Types of American Locomotives from No 1, 1804-1876. Harrison Penney, Printer, Darlington. 29 line illustrations, mostly annotated. Across the bottom, 3 illustrations: LHS - An early train Text - "The Past Nov 2nd 1830. the forst American built engine for a Public Railroad. Our smart cousins on their grand Trial Trip had a field-piece and soldiers to fore salutes and "wake up all creation to the improtance of the occasion" "Best Friend No.5. Centre: Mountains and sea with train on viaduct and various ships as background for title and crossed US and UK flags surmounted by eagle and motto - E Pluribus unum - Out of many (states) one (great nation). RHS - A traain of 1831 Text:- The Past Aug. 1831. The first locomotive built and train run in the State on New York. The Mohawk and Hudson River Railroad. The principal citizens, including the Postman celebrate the opening day. 20.3937 x 25.7087 in. Types of American Locomotives 1886
