N&W in 1908 -- Engineer ingenuity

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
July 14, 1908

IN CITY AND COALFIELD
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Engine Throttle Broke
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    A peculiar incident or accident happened on the train near Williamson recently.  Engineer Martin, going west, pulled the throttle, and as he did it broke.  He realized at once that if he pushed it back he could not pull it out again and the engine would be dead fifty miles from destination.  Mr. Martin was equial to the emergency and ran his train in on time by keeping the throttle open the entire distance, making all stops.  He used the air and reverse lever, but kept on a full head of steam.
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Gordon Hamilton
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