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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social

... Engineer John Moran, Frank Chapins, Stoker John Fannin, William C. Crais, Emil Selinger/Schlinger, and Lt. Paul Forget. Atop the wagon is Driver Joseph Eckert. Their equipment was a double Ahrens engine with 4-inch pumps, 7-inch cylinders, and an 8-inch stroke. (continued)

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Derby Gisclair @derbygisclair.bsky.social

Eckert was a native of Hanover, Germany, born October 10, 1847, and made driver for Eagle No. 7 on December 15, 1891, having served with the company since 1869.

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