Whippany in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
I Am Steam Locomotive No. 385
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 27, 2015
1. I Am Steam Locomotive No. 385 Marker
Inscription.
I Am Steam Locomotive No. 385. . I was built in Philadelphia, PA in November 1907. I have seen many things. When I was new, some of the older men who worked with me were young soldiers during the American Civil War. I was still young and new when the Titanic sank. I have seen the birth of 10 American Presidents. I have witnessed the Great Depression of the 1930’s. I have observed two World Wars in the 20th Century. I have moved troops, weapons and supplies during wartime. I have carried leaders to deliver historic speeches. I was in my 62nd year when man walked the moon. Now I wait for you to climb into my cab so that I might carry you back in time.
I was built in Philadelphia, PA in November 1907. I have seen many things. When I was new, some of the older men who worked with me were young soldiers during the American Civil War. I was still young and new when the Titanic sank. I have seen the birth of 10 American Presidents. I have witnessed the Great Depression of the 1930’s. I have observed two World Wars in the 20th Century. I have moved troops, weapons and supplies during wartime. I have carried leaders to deliver historic speeches. I was in my 62nd year when man walked the moon. Now I wait for you to climb into my cab so that I might carry you back in time.
Erected by Whippany Railway Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1907.
Location. 40° 49.379′ N, 74° 24.724′ W. Marker is in Whippany, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on Railroad Plaza. This marker is located on the grounds of the Whippany Railway Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany NJ 07981, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 1, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.