Description
In 1829, a new design of the steam locomotive called the “Rocket” was developed by George Stephenson in Newcastle, England. It set new records for speed, strength, and reliability, which suddenly made the use of steam railroads practical for mines and for moving people and materials. In fact, it set off a revolution in transportation which reverberated here in the US and around the world. This is that story.
Kirk Gulledge is a retired developer of retirement communities. He has a doctorate in gerontology from the University of North Texas and a continuing passion for travel and learning. He and his wife now live in Florida, but he was actively involved in Oasis while he lived in Albuquerque. The current presentation comes from his travel discoveries which he feels may be fascinating to others.