VALENTINE'S MANUAL

Arrival of Peter Cooper's "Tom Thumb," First Locomotive
Built in New York

On June 24th we received what will undoubtedly prove
to be one of our most interesting exhibits—the model of
"Tom Thumb," the first locomotive ever built in this
country. It was constructed by Peter Cooper in New
York. It was used on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and was sent to the Museum through the courtesy of that
road. In making the tubes for the boiler, Mr. Cooper
used the barrels of old rifles. For this purpose he bought
six muskets and used five. The odd barrel was fortunately
saved, and forms a part of this valuable exhibit.
 

"Tom 'Thumb," First Locomotive bujlt in this country. Made by Peter
Cooper in New York and sent to Baltimore, 1830. Now on exhibition in the
Museum of the City of New York through the courtesy of the B. & O. R.R.

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