Erie Railroad Biography - F. Heath


From the January, 1908 issue of Erie Magazine (Port Jervis News):
Engineer F.D. Heath was elected Second Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division No. 54, in January 1908.




From the May, 1912 issue of Erie Magazine:
While in charge of engine 940, on a recent date, Engineer F.B. Heath, New York Division, succeeded in bringing train 172 to Jersey City on time, under trying circumstances. This engine had reverse lever broken off where it passes over quadrant, and he blocked the bottom part of the reverse lever with several pieces of wood. In a token of appreciation, Supt. Parsons has awarded him a credit mark.




From the January, 1914 issue of the Locomotive Engineers Journal:
F.B. Heath, age 62, member of Div. 54, admitted to the Brotherhood March 17, 1898, died of nephritis on Dec. 11, 1913. A $1,500 Brotherhood insurance payment was made to Isabelle C. Heath, wife.





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