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'''''Sandusky''''' was the name of a steam [[railroad]] [[locomotive]], a [[4-2-0]], built in the [[United States]]. This locomotive included engineering features that hadn't been used before in locomotive construction and it played an integral role in the railroad history of [[Ohio]].
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{{Infobox locomotive
| name=''Sandusky''
| image= File:Bulletin - United States National Museum (1956) (14782368824).jpg
| alt=Model of ''Sandusky'' in the United States National Museum
| caption=Model of ''Sandusky'', 1837
| powertype=Steam
| whytetype=[[4-2-0]]
| builder=[[Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works|Rogers, Ketchum & Grosvenor]]
| builddate=1837
| operator=[[Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad]]
| gauge={{Track gauge|4ft10in}}
| cylindersize={{convert|11|x|16|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br>[[Bore (engine)|dia.]] x [[Stroke (engine)|stroke]]
| driverdiameter={{convert|4|ft|6|in|mm|0}}
| leadingdiameter={{convert|2|ft|6|in|mm|0}}
| firstrundate=December 2, 1837 in [[Ohio]]
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}}

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'''''Sandusky''''' was the name of a steam [[railroad]] [[locomotive]], a [[4-2-0]], built in the [[United States]]. This locomotive included engineering features that hadn't been used before in locomotive construction and it played an integral role in the railroad history of [[Ohio]].


==History==
==History==
''Sandusky'' was the first locomotive built by [[Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works|Rogers, Ketchum & Grosvenor]]; it was completed in [[1837]]. [[Thomas Rogers]], the manufacturing company's founder, designed the locomotive. While some references cite ''Sandusky'' as the first locomotive built in the [[United States]], the ''[[Best Friend of Charleston]]'' is more widely accepted as the first; the ''Best Friend of Charleston'' was built in [[1831]].
''Sandusky'' was the first locomotive built by [[Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works|Rogers, Ketchum & Grosvenor]]; it was completed in 1837. [[Thomas Rogers (locomotive builder)|Thomas Rogers]], the manufacturing company's founder, designed the locomotive. While some references cite ''Sandusky'' as the first locomotive built in the [[United States]], the ''[[Best Friend of Charleston]]'' is more widely accepted as the first; the ''Best Friend of Charleston'' was built in 1831.


The ''Sandusky'', however, was the first locomotive to feature counterweights in its driving wheels to offset the force of the piston stroke and the combined weight of the axle, wheels and piston rod against the railroad track. Rogers filed a [[patent]] for the engine's counterbalance on [[July 12]] [[1837]].
The ''Sandusky'', however, was the first locomotive to feature counterweights in its [[driving wheel]]s to offset the force of the piston stroke and the combined weight of the axle, wheels and piston rod against the [[rail tracks|railroad track]]. Rogers filed a [[patent]] for the engine's counterbalance on July 12, 1837. ''Sandusky'' also featured the first use of hollow oval-shaped spokes in its driving wheels.<ref>{{White - History of the American locomotive}} p 177</ref>


While ''Sandusky'' was built for the New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company, that railroad never actually purchased the engine. It was eventually sold to the [[Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad]] (MR&LE), the first railroad built in [[Ohio]]. Through this purchase, ''Sandusky'' earned a couple more firsts &mdash; it became the first locomotive to cross the [[Allegheny Mountains]] (although this crossing was made by river ferry and not by rail) and it was the first locomotive to operate in Ohio. Its transportation to Ohio was supervised by [[Thomas Hogg]]. The ''Sandusky'' pulled the first train on the MR&LE from [[Sandusky, OH]] to [[Bellevue, OH]]
While ''Sandusky'' was built for the New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company, that railroad never actually purchased the engine. It was eventually sold to the [[Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad]] (MR&LE), the first railroad built in [[Ohio]]. Through this purchase, ''Sandusky'' earned a couple more firsts &mdash; it became the first locomotive to cross the [[Allegheny Mountains]] (although this crossing was made by river ferry and not by rail) and it was the first locomotive to operate in Ohio. Its transportation to Ohio was supervised by [[Thomas Hogg (MR&LE)|Thomas Hogg]]. The ''Sandusky'' pulled the first train on the MR&LE from [[Sandusky, Ohio|Sandusky]] to [[Bellevue, Ohio|Bellevue]].

==Specifications==
{| id="toc"
| [[Whyte notation|'''Configuration:''']] || [[4-2-0]]
|-
| '''Gauge:''' || 4' 10"
|-
| '''Cylinders:''' || 11" dia. x 16" stroke
|-
| '''Driving wheels:''' || 4' 6" dia.
|-
| '''Lead truck wheels:''' || 2' 6" dia.
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|}


==Timeline==
==Timeline==
* [[October 6]] [[1837]]: The ''Sandusky'' makes its first trial run between [[Paterson, NJ]], [[Jersey City, NJ]] and [[New Brunswick, NJ]].
* October 3 or October 6, 1837: The ''Sandusky'' makes its first trial run between [[Paterson, New Jersey|Paterson]], [[Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City]], and [[New Brunswick, New Jersey|New Brunswick]] [[New Jersey]]. Some references cite October 3 while others cite October 6 as the locomotive's first trial operations.
* [[October 14]] [[1837]]: The Mad River & Lake Erie railroad purchases ''Sandusky''.
* October 14, 1837: The Mad River & Lake Erie railroad purchases ''Sandusky''.
* [[December 2]] [[1837]]: ''Sandusky'' makes its first run on the MR&LE in [[Ohio]].
* December 2, 1837: ''Sandusky'' makes its first run on the MR&LE in [[Ohio]].

==See also==
*[[Paul Rapsey Hodge]]


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.steamlocomotive.com/builders/ ''Steam Locomotive Builders'']
* [http://www.steamlocomotive.com/builders/ ''Steam Locomotive Builders'']
* [http://www.catskillarchive.com/rrextra/absa3.Html ''The Evolution of the American Locomotive'']
* [http://www.catskillarchive.com/rrextra/absa3.Html ''The Evolution of the American Locomotive'']
* [http://www.onebellevue.com/madriver/MR&LERRH.htm Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad History]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20041226200535/http://www.onebellevue.com/madriver/MR%26LERRH.htm Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad History]
* [http://www.onebellevue.com/madriver/MadRiverHogg.html Obituary of Thomas Hogg]
* [http://www.onebellevue.com/madriver/MadRiverHogg.html Obituary of Thomas Hogg]
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For other uses of this name, see Sandusky.
Sandusky
Model of Sandusky in the United States National Museum
Model of Sandusky, 1837
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderRogers, Ketchum & Grosvenor
Build date1837
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte4-2-0
Gauge4 ft 10 in (1,473 mm)
Leading dia.2 feet 6 inches (762 mm)
Driver dia.4 feet 6 inches (1,372 mm)
Cylinder size11 in × 16 in (279 mm × 406 mm)
dia. x stroke
Career
OperatorsMad River and Lake Erie Railroad
First runDecember 2, 1837 in Ohio

Sandusky was the name of a steam railroad locomotive, a 4-2-0, built in the United States. This locomotive included engineering features that hadn't been used before in locomotive construction and it played an integral role in the railroad history of Ohio.

History

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Sandusky was the first locomotive built by Rogers, Ketchum & Grosvenor; it was completed in 1837. Thomas Rogers, the manufacturing company's founder, designed the locomotive. While some references cite Sandusky as the first locomotive built in the United States, the Best Friend of Charleston is more widely accepted as the first; the Best Friend of Charleston was built in 1831.

The Sandusky, however, was the first locomotive to feature counterweights in its driving wheels to offset the force of the piston stroke and the combined weight of the axle, wheels and piston rod against the railroad track. Rogers filed a patent for the engine's counterbalance on July 12, 1837. Sandusky also featured the first use of hollow oval-shaped spokes in its driving wheels.[1]

While Sandusky was built for the New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company, that railroad never actually purchased the engine. It was eventually sold to the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad (MR&LE), the first railroad built in Ohio. Through this purchase, Sandusky earned a couple more firsts — it became the first locomotive to cross the Allegheny Mountains (although this crossing was made by river ferry and not by rail) and it was the first locomotive to operate in Ohio. Its transportation to Ohio was supervised by Thomas Hogg. The Sandusky pulled the first train on the MR&LE from Sandusky to Bellevue.

Timeline

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  • October 3 or October 6, 1837: The Sandusky makes its first trial run between Paterson, Jersey City, and New Brunswick New Jersey. Some references cite October 3 while others cite October 6 as the locomotive's first trial operations.
  • October 14, 1837: The Mad River & Lake Erie railroad purchases Sandusky.
  • December 2, 1837: Sandusky makes its first run on the MR&LE in Ohio.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ White, John H. Jr. (1968). A history of the American locomotive; its development: 1830–1880. New York, NY: Dover Publications. ISBN 0-486-23818-0. p 177
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