John Bull Flashcards
1
Q
Bridge with John Bull
A
First iron RR bridge in US, 1845
Philadelphia & Reading RR
creek at West Manayunk, PA
Schuylkill canal boatmen threat
2
Q
John Bull assembled in US by
A
Isaac Dripps, steamboat mechanic
(also designed guide wheels)
3
Q
John Bull distinction
A
Oldest steam locomotive in existence still capable of operation (done in 1981)
4
Q
John Bull route
A
Between Perth Amboy and Camden. Ferries completed the New York to Philadelphia route on each side.
25-30 mph
5
Q
John Bull dates
A
Built 1831
Began service 1833, Perth Amboy-Camden
Retired in 1866
To Smithsonian 1884
6
Q
Added by circa 1840
A
Cowcatcher
Headlight
Bell
Whistle
Cab
Spark Arrester
7
Q
Gauge of John Bull
A
4’ 8.5”, what George Stephenson built (Liverpool & Manchester line).
Became standard gauge in England 1846
