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 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pennsylvania Railroad “Watch Box” (a few steps from this marker); Pennsylvania Railroad Standard Telephone Booth (a few steps from this marker);

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Earle Richard Henriquez-Gil, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); 56-Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R.R. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Iron Works (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hanover Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Settlement of Whippanong (approx. ¼ mile away); Melville Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whippany.

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 27, 2015

2. I Am Steam Locomotive No. 385 Marker

Steam Locomotive No. 385 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 27, 2015

3. Steam Locomotive No. 385

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 27, 2015

4. Steam Locomotive No. 385

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 27, 2015

5. Steam Locomotive No. 385

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 27, 2015

6. Steam Locomotive No. 385

Whippany Railway Museum building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 27, 2015

7. Whippany Railway Museum building

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 558 times since then and 26 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.