A British traction engine, No. 14910 built by Fowler in 1917,
now owned by David J. Gray, a British engineer who works in the
United States. He and his son, Stuart, did the restoration. See
article in this issue.
The clock is turned back to 1912 one day a year in Fort
Lauderdale in honor of Henry Morrison Flaglcr, railroad magnate who
helped promote the state’s economic growth. Flagler Day is held
each January at the Gold Coast Railroad Locomotive Museum. Members
of the historical society who operate the museum dress up in plumed
hats, long dresses and other attire of the era. Photo courtesy of
Florida Division of Tourism.
each January at the Gold Coast Railroad Locomotive Museum. Members
of the historical society who operate the museum dress up in plumed
hats, long dresses and other attire of the era. Photo courtesy of
Florida Division of Tourism.
