CASO Station
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New York Central and Hudson River Engine No. 999, an American eight-wheeler (4-4-0) steam engine. It was used in passenger service for the railroad's named passenger train, the "Empire State Express", and successfully set a world record for travelling at 112.5 miles per hour on May 10, 1893. The engine is pictured at the New York Central (MCRR) depot in St. Thomas, Ontario, in July 1952, while on its way back to storage from Detroit, where the engine had been exhibited. Standing beside the engine is William Kelly, road foreman of engines and Mr. McManus, yardmaster.
The Michigan Central Rail (MCR) track looking west from the station ca. 1910. The Moore Street water tower (constructed 1913) is absent from this photograph. John Campbell's flour mill, "White Terrace" tenement apartment building, Centre Street Baptist Church spire, and a predecessor to the BX Tower are visible. Note the Black porter standing in the open doorway at the rear of the train car on the left. The train car on the left has been identified as a Michigan Central Railway "business car", used by MCR administrators/inspectors while conducting business in St. Thomas. Here it is being shunted into place by the "yard engine".
Looking east from the Michigan Central Rail (MCR) park in front of the CASO Station (ca. 1915).
Michigan Central Rail (MCR) park in front of the CASO Station (ca. 1930).
CASO Station in 2014.
CASO tapered roller bearing (used in wheel bearings) built at Timken in St. Thomas.
