The ‘Blue Goose’ and the legendary beauty of the classic Steam Engine #19

AGE OF STEAM ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM

Yreka Western steam engine #19 arrives at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, Ohio, in June 2017. The museum acquired the legendary engine for $400,000.

Editor’s note: Part I of a two-part series.

One of the joys of retirement is that it gives me time to visit over coffee with friends. As the readers know, I devoted a great deal of my energies to what I hope is…