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Few Friends and Many Foes’: Early Railroad Engineer Zerah Colburn

Zerah Colburn (1832–1870) was a mechanical engineer, author, and prominent technical journalist who specialized in steam locomotive and railway design. He was known for his sharp intellect, influential writings, and volatile personality.The Saratoga born Colburn “had a career of breakneck...

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