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In the Legend of Casey Jones, what is the name of his train?

Question #71087. Asked by RaeRae55.
Last updated Oct 18 2016.

skysmom65
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skysmom65
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Answer has 11 votes.

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The train most associated with Jones was called Cannonball, or Ole 382.
Jones drove the engine until he transferred to Memphis in February 1900. No. 638 stayed in Water Valley. That year he drove the engine that became most closely associated with him, for one time. That was Engine No. 382, known affectionately as "Ole 382.", or "Cannonball". It was a steam-driven Rogers 4-6-0 "Ten Wheeler" with six drivers, each approximately six feet (1.8 m) high. Bought new in 1898 from the Rogers Locomotive Works, it was a very powerful engine for the time. When a potential disaster arose, all of Jones' skill and the engine's responsiveness were put to the greatest test.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Jones

Response last updated by Terry on Oct 18 2016.
Sep 29 2006, 8:20 PM
coolchef
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coolchef

Answer has 2 votes.
is it just cannonball or is it cannonball express

Sep 30 2006, 11:55 AM
skysmom65
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skysmom65
19 year member
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Answer has 2 votes.
Cool, it depends which reference you read...I've seen it called both.

Sep 30 2006, 12:24 PM
peasypod star
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peasypod star
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Answer has 3 votes.
To be specific, it was "Engine number 382", and depending on which direction it was heading it was technically called the 'New Orleans Fast Mail' or the 'Chicago Fast Mail'. The 'Cannonball' was not an official title.


Response last updated by Terry on Oct 18 2016.
Sep 30 2006, 3:49 PM
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