In spite of this video, I refuse to believe women invented anything of significance in railroad history. Women and railways do *not* go together. For example the windshield wiper was invented by George Capewell in 1896. It was later refined by Gladstone Adams.
There also was a black man who invented the lubricating oiler it has glass part and brass cap . it goes on hit and miss engines or stationary steam engines that it attatches to bearings of the machine . he never got credit for it because back then a black man wasnt allowed to do a thing... So a white guy took credit. Ridiculous bullshit that happened
Ida Kromer deserves some recognition, also. She, and her husband George "Stormy" Kromer, invented the now famous hats first used by George and his fellow workers on the railroads. Great stories and videos.
History deserves to be remembered and trains well there just cool as heck from steamies to mag levs when the train comes through make way look and listen for the whistle or horn and as long as the train is on time they will keep the world running like a well oiled machine long live the railways of the world and long live the men and women who gave there life’s for them people like Casey jones and the women of the railway and John Henry who beat the steam machine and wilbert Audrey who promoted trains in the uk like Scotsmen in thomand and friends we can all relate that trains have revolotionaized the way the world is and I hope we keep these living legends alive in our minds thank you to the women who made revolutionary railroading history you won’t ever be forgotten and men too ALL ABOARD!
I signed up for a membership though it is probably not very likely I will visit the museum anytime in the near future but I do hope to someday living in Utah that is quite a drive but since I’m from the Midwest originally I will probably make that drive someday I love your videos and your museum would be a wonderful place to visit and while I was there I’d love to watch the ships coming in and out of the the harbor under the bridge.
Thanks so much for your support! hope you can visit someday, but until then we'll do our best to keep you entertained and informed. You will love our magazine/newsletter that comes out 4 times each year.
Let's not forget Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, an architect, who designed railway hotels for the Fred Harvey Company and designed mimbreno china, which reflected the mimbres Native American pottery, for use on the ATSF. The railway china is highly collectible, and new editions still are being produced to this day.
'Fishplates' dates from the very early days of cast iron rails - indeed, it may predate the steam locomotive itself and go back to horse drawn tramways in the north east of England. These early rails were curved on their underside; deep in the centre, shallow at the ends for strength, and someone likened them to the belly of a fish. Simple. So, you needed plates to join the fish.... Does anyone know where the American term 'Johnson bar' for a reversing lever originated?
Whether its men women or martians, just tell us about the great inventions, otherwise this is just annoying 21st century narrative rubbish. Is it a railroad museum or disneyland or worse? Make your mind up.
"if you work it hard enough it all comes back to the railroads" has to be one of my favorite quotes of all time!
Wonderful stories. In particular, I believe we can say that Eliza Murphy "lubricated the wheels of progress."
In spite of this video, I refuse to believe women invented anything of significance in railroad history. Women and railways do *not* go together.
For example the windshield wiper was invented by George Capewell in 1896. It was later refined by Gladstone Adams.
@@PreservationEnthusiast well isnt that a sexist thing to say....
There also was a black man who invented the lubricating oiler it has glass part and brass cap . it goes on hit and miss engines or stationary steam engines that it attatches to bearings of the machine . he never got credit for it because back then a black man wasnt allowed to do a thing... So a white guy took credit. Ridiculous bullshit that happened
@@mercuryoak2 They probably helped improve the buffet kitchen or the seat covers or something interior.
Thanks for this video, another great entry in a great series.
Awesome video! Keep up the great work! Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦😀
Really enjoy the videos. Hope to visit your wonderful museum one day. Greetings from Sk. Canada .
Thanks for another great episode. Such an interesting and important topic.
Ida Kromer deserves some recognition, also. She, and her husband George "Stormy" Kromer, invented the now famous hats first used by George and his fellow workers on the railroads. Great stories and videos.
History deserves to be remembered and trains well there just cool as heck from steamies to mag levs when the train comes through make way look and listen for the whistle or horn and as long as the train is on time they will keep the world running like a well oiled machine long live the railways of the world and long live the men and women who gave there life’s for them people like Casey jones and the women of the railway and John Henry who beat the steam machine and wilbert Audrey who promoted trains in the uk like Scotsmen in thomand and friends we can all relate that trains have revolotionaized the way the world is and I hope we keep these living legends alive in our minds thank you to the women who made revolutionary railroading history you won’t ever be forgotten and men too ALL ABOARD!
I signed up for a membership though it is probably not very likely I will visit the museum anytime in the near future but I do hope to someday living in Utah that is quite a drive but since I’m from the Midwest originally I will probably make that drive someday I love your videos and your museum would be a wonderful place to visit and while I was there I’d love to watch the ships coming in and out of the the harbor under the bridge.
Thanks so much for your support! hope you can visit someday, but until then we'll do our best to keep you entertained and informed. You will love our magazine/newsletter that comes out 4 times each year.
Thank you :)
Really cool stories
Nice video👍👏👏
Best regards from Argentina
saludos
👍Cool stories • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Great video!
One of your best❤️.
Let's not forget Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, an architect, who designed railway hotels for the Fred Harvey Company and designed mimbreno china, which reflected the mimbres Native American pottery, for use on the ATSF. The railway china is highly collectible, and new editions still are being produced to this day.
Mark Colter was outstanding. Street named for her here in Phoenix.
Seems like a link to the membership page of the museum's website might be in order in the video description.
Great idea Jonathan! It is added... and here's a link for you: lsrm.org/membership/
'Fishplates' dates from the very early days of cast iron rails - indeed, it may predate the steam locomotive itself and go back to horse drawn tramways in the north east of England. These early rails were curved on their underside; deep in the centre, shallow at the ends for strength, and someone likened them to the belly of a fish. Simple. So, you needed plates to join the fish....
Does anyone know where the American term 'Johnson bar' for a reversing lever originated?
Ah! Yes I remember seeing images of those early tracks. Cast-iron wasn't strong in tension, so the fish-belly shape was the obvious work-around. THX!
It's a great video but it REALLY bothers me that for Eliza Murphy that you show a picture of Harriet Tubman.
What about the Union Pacific Conductor that invented the "track warrant"????? It was a woman!!!!!!
Joint bars and fish plates are 2 different things
I joined and how do i get the book? Will i need to pay for shipping? HOW
No need to pay for shipping. They come with the membership!
The picture of the last woman inventor - seems like I have seen this picture before but it was identified as some else. Are you sure of the identity?
yup, that is Harriet Tubman
@@pizzaivlife thank you 🙏 I was pretty sure of that. Haven’t heard from the RR museum!
Whether its men women or martians, just tell us about the great inventions, otherwise this is just annoying 21st century narrative rubbish. Is it a railroad museum or disneyland or worse? Make your mind up.
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Do you know why on steam locomotives and the term real McCoy is a thing
Blm black history
Yes we do! th-cam.com/video/kktNHaWyBHM/w-d-xo.html
Willing to bet though, Ms. Murphy diddnt get paid well for her inventions or efforts :/ wonderful history though
sadly probably true, however that part of the story might be lost history.
You spelled "womyn" wrong. Sheeesh , you men are all alike !!
Women working on railways. HA!! Next they'll want the right to vote😂🤣
Why do we insist on dividing people on sex/race. Have we lost complete sight of MLK Jr's dream,?
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