Casey Jones' fame rests on a series of nondescript verses, which can 26 had arrived from Canton earlier, and required a "saw by" for them to get to the "house track" west of the main line. Jones earned a reputation as an engineer who would always stay on schedule, even if it meant pushing the train to great and sometimes dangerous speeds—a trait that made him a popular employee. Casey Jones Lyrics: Casey Jones / Come all you rounders / If you want to hear / The story of a brave engineer / Casey Jones / Was the rounder's name / On the big six wheeler / Boys he made his fame With Hilarion Banks, Robbie Rist, Moira Wilson, Brian Villalobos. Stephen King is a 'New York Times'-bestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like 'Carrie,' 'The Shining' and 'IT.' In the summer of 1887, a yellow fever epidemic struck many train crews on the neighboring Illinois Central Railroad (IC), providing an unexpected opportunity for faster promotion of firemen on that line. 638 and liked working in the Jackson District because his family was there. The event was partially spoofed in The Brave Engineer, in which the hero rescued a damsel from a cliché bandit. The following 30-mile (48 km) stretch (Winona to Durant, Mississippi) had no speed-restricted curves. Jones then turned to Webb and told him to jump to safety, all the while still trying to slow the train. I imagine that the Vaughan wreck will be talked about in roundhouses, lunchrooms and cabooses for the next six months, not alone on the Illinois Central, but many other roads in Mississippi and Louisiana. It is supposed he did not see the flag." He had left the cab in charge of fellow engineer Bob Stevenson, who had reduced speed sufficiently for Jones to walk safely out on the running board to oil the relief valves. We strive for accuracy and fairness. The train was originally running more than an hour and a half behind, and Jones, determined to arrive as scheduled, ran the steam locomotive at speeds nearing 100 miles per hour in an effort to make up the time. They had once moved to Water Valley, but returned to Jackson, which they felt was home. John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress. The American railroad passenger system was a relatively new and exciting mode of transportation, as people were able to travel great distances at high speeds. After the death of his mother and running away from his abusive father he is now out to stop any criminals by stealing from them. The song was later adapted by William Leighton and sold to vaudeville artists. He was immortalized as an American folk hero with the release of … Simeon T. Webb, Fireman Train No. Casey Jones is a character based on the American railroader, John Luther Jones. 638 stayed in Water Valley. John M. Newberry was the flagman on the southbound No. ", or "Cannonball". Born John Luther Jones on March 14, 1864, in Missouri, Casey Jones is an American folk hero who was an engineer during the heyday of the American railroad. He was only two minutes behind schedule. Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture, Service at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, Illinois Central Railroad report on accident, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Historic Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum in Jackson, Tennessee, Water Valley Casey Jones Railroad Museum in Water Valley, Mississippi, "Casey Jones' Whistler Museum And Park – Hon. [7], Jones's beloved Engine No. There St. Peter wants him to break a strike of celestial musicians. At the fair, Lisa was immediately drawn to Casey, to his beautiful face, to his soulful eyes. 2 passenger train to pass, and then continue on to Vaughan. Casey Jones the Story of a Brave Engineer: 9780516088068: Books - Amazon.ca. Jones liked No. He was immortalized as an American folk hero with the release of Wallace Saunders's song "The Ballad of Casey Jones.". Because Jones stayed on board to slow the train, he was believed to have saved the passengers from serious injury and death – Jones was the only fatality of the collision. [6], Jones's tombstone in Jackson's Mount Calvary Cemetery gives his birth year as 1864, but according to information his mother wrote in the family Bible, he was born in 1863. Shortly after Casey Jones's death, Wallace Saunders, an engine wiper who worked for I.E., wrote "The Ballad of Casey Jones," a tribute to Jones, who Saunders greatly admired. His initial railroad experience was on the M & O Railroad at Columbus, Kentucky. 1 Appearances 1.1 The Brave Engineer 2 Trivia 3 Gallery In the train yard at dawn, Casey Jones is sleeping in the cab wearing his robe and sleeping cap. A call was sent out for trainmen who wanted to work there. [7], During the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago, Illinois, in 1893, IC was charged with providing commuter service for the thousands of visitors to the fairground. He was by all accounts an ambitious engineer, eager to move up the seniority ranks and serve on the better-paying, more prestigious passenger trains. 1. The personal injury and physical damage costs of the wreck were initially estimated as follows: An update indicated an additional $327.50 in property damage ($102.50 in track damage, $100.00 for freight, and $125.00 in wrecking expense) plus a settlement of $1.00 to Mrs. Breaux for her injuries. As a boy he lived near the town of Cayce, Kentucky and, although he spelled it ‘Casey’, he took the town’s name as his nickname. He is also survived by his bother Ray (Joyce) Jones and their family. I was jarred a little in my bunk, but when fairly awake the train was stopped and everything was still. The last thing Webb heard as he jumped was the long, piercing scream of the whistle as Jones warned anyone still in the freight train looming ahead. [6][7], Jones reversed the throttle and slammed the airbrakes into emergency stop, but "Ole 382" quickly plowed through a wooden caboose, a car load of hay, another of corn, and halfway through a car of timber before leaving the track. 2. This was one link of a four-train run between Chicago, Illinois, and New Orleans, Louisiana, the so-called "cannonball" passenger run. Casey Jones, also billed as The Ballad of Casey Jones or Casey Jones, the brave engineer, is an American folk song that deals with the story of Casey Jones, a railroad engineer, who died in his train wreck. He continued north a further distance of 500 to 800 feet (150 to 240 m), where he stood and gave signals to Jones's train No.1. [7], Jones's legend was quickly fueled by headlines such as, "DEAD UNDER HIS CAB: THE SAD END OF ENGINEER CASEY JONES," The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee; and "HEROIC ENGINEER – Sticks to his post at cost of life. Casey Jones's Fireman: The Story of Sim Webb: Farmer, Nancy, Bernardin, James: Amazon.sg: Books Jones's wife received $3,000 in insurance payments (Jones was a member of two unions, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and had a $1,500 policy with each union) and later settled with IC for an additional $2,650 (Earl Brewer, a Water Valley attorney who would later serve as Governor of Mississippi, represented her in the settlement). As workers prepared a second "saw by" to let Jones pass, an air hose broke on No. It is called the Kinmundy Wreck[11] as it happened near Kinmundy, Illinois. Jones had to move his family to Memphis and give up working with his close friend John Wesley McKinnie on No. 384 until the night of his fateful last ride on Engine No. Try. He died in 1900 in Vaughan, Mississippi, when he collided with another train. He shuttled many people from Van Buren Street to Jackson Park during the exposition. But stop it he did. [6][7], Unknown to Casey, three separate trains were in the station at Vaughan: double-header freight train No. 1, having arrived that morning on No. The first version was published in 1902. [7], In any event, they departed Memphis on the fatal run at 12:50 a.m., 75 minutes behind schedule owing to the late arrival of No. He was due to run the southbound passenger service from Memphis to Canton, Mississippi, departing 11.35pm. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! "Dad" Norton in charge—but bad luck seemed to follow it. Both locations were busy and important stops for IC, and he developed close ties with them between 1890 and 1900. Casey Jones was a locomotive engineer who became a folk hero after his death in a train crash in 1900 was commemorated in a number of songs. Jones was successful at M&O, quickly moving up the ranks. 26. At Durant, he received new orders to take to the siding at Goodman, Mississippi (eight miles (13 km) south of Durant, and 163 miles (262 km) into the run), wait for the No. [6], Jones was also famous for his peculiar skill with the train whistle. THE TALE OF CASEY JONES has inspired many songs and stories. [7], The next morning Jones's body was transported on the long trip home to Jackson, Tennessee on passenger train No. 26 to gain access to the west house track. Coolidge was known for his quiet demeanor, which earned him the nickname "Silent Cal.". Casey was born Jonathan Luther Jones on 14 Mar 1863 in the town of Jackson, Tennessee. No. His whistle was made of six thin tubes bound together, the shortest being half the length of the longest. In his 1975 painting "Sources of Country Music", A traditional blues song honoring Casey Jones was performed by many blues singers over the history, including, A 1970s song called Casey Jones by the famous rock band, Casey Jones is mentioned in Caryl Phillips's stageplay, "Casey Jones" is a cheat in the video game, Neil Young's song "Southern Pacific" alludes to the Casey Jones legend by imagining a railroad engineer named "Mr. Jones" who meets a less heroic but in some ways a more tragic fate: when he turns 65 years old, he is compelled into retirement by the railroad company as "company policy. "[6], For at least ten years after the wreck, the imprint of Jones's engine was clearly visible in the embankment on the east side of the tracks about two-tenths of a mile north of Tucker's Creek, which is where the marker was located. This run offered the fastest schedules in the history of American railroading. Based on the game Sly Cooper & The Thievius Raccoonus Casey Jones is a teenage boy who grew up as a master thief. He recounts an incident in 1895 as Jones's train approached Michigan City, Mississippi. He was an influential Black nationalist and later became a Marxist. 3 (south) to another engineer. It stated that "Engineer Jones was solely responsible having disregarded the signals given by Flagman Newberry." This time, however, the train was moving slowly and Norton was uninjured. 382. He had just completed a run from Canton, Mississippi, to Memphis, Tennessee, and was now faced with the task of returning on board Engine No. As quickly as he could, Jones grabbed the brake with one hand and pulled the whistle with the other in an attempt to warn those around the train. Not to be confused with the Hunter/Garcia song "Casey Jones." For this, he was immortalized in a traditional song, “The Ballad of Casey Jones”. The rebellious musicians form a local union and throw Casey down into Hell, where Satan urges him to shovel sulphur in the furnaces. This would have given them little time to rest, as Number 1 was due out at 11:35 pm. At the age of 15, Casey Jones moved to Columbus, Kentucky, and began working as a telegrapher for the Mobile and Ohio railroad. The ballad became extremely popular and made Casey Jones an American legend. 638 ran its first 589 miles (948 km) with Jones at the throttle to Water Valley. Popular legend holds that when his body was pulled from the wreckage, his hands still clutched the whistle cord and brake. As the combined length of the trains was ten cars longer than the length of the east passing track, some of the cars were stopped on the main line. Jones pulled out of Goodman only five minutes behind schedule. The story of a brave engineer. The two sections of northbound local passenger train No. Until then, a simple wooden cross had marked his grave.[6]. He was promoted to engineer, his lifelong goal, on February 23, 1891. They returned to Memphis at 6:25 on the morning of April 29, giving them adequate time to be rested for number 1 that night, which was their regular assigned run. Jones made his water stop at Sardis and arrived at Grenada for more water, having made up 55 minutes of the 75-minute delay. However, there is some disagreement about the sequence of events on that night, 29–30 April 1900. Now Nancy Farmer, two-time Newbery Honor winner, brings us an entirely new account of what might have happened on that fateful night, told from the perspective of the legendary engineer's fireman, Sim Webb.Sim Webb was born to work for the railroad. He was told that No. Massena Jones, (former postmaster of Vaughan and director of the now-closed museum there), said "When they found Jones, according to Uncle Will Madison (a section hand who helped remove Jones's body from the wreckage), he had a splinter of wood driven through his head. It was soon back in service on the same run with Engineer Harry A. People living along the IC line between Jackson and Water Valley would turn over in their beds late at night upon hearing it and say "There goes Casey Jones" as he roared by. [14] She wore black nearly every day for the rest of her life. 217 – $105.00 ($3,227 in 2019), Caboose No. They would have two sons and a daughter together. he yelled to Jones. His watch stopped at the time of impact: 3:52 am on April 30, 1900. Jones was issued nine citations for rules infractions in his career, with a total of 145 days suspended. 638, a big new freight engine IC had on display as the latest and greatest technological advancement in trains. 2 (north) and No. American actor Robert Reed played quintessential family man Mike Brady in the popular sitcom 'The Brady Bunch' from 1969 to 1974. The "saw by" maneuver required that No. 51 – $610.00 ($18,747 in 2019), Baggage car No. They were asked to turn right around and take number 1 back to Canton to fill in for Sam Tate, who had marked off. Jones, Casey, 1864-1900, American locomotive engineer celebrated in ballad and song, probably b. Jordan, Fulton co., Ky. His real name was John Luther Jones, but at the age of 17 he went to Cayce, Ky., and there he was employed as a telegraph operator; from the name of the town he was given the nickname "Casey." [3], Jones married Mary Joanna ("Janie") Brady (born 1866), whose father owned the boarding house where Jones was staying. In the first section of the run, Jones drove from Memphis 100 miles (160 km) south to Grenada, Mississippi, with an intermediate water stop at Sardis, Mississippi (50 miles (80 km) into the run), over a new section of light and shaky rails at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour (130 km/h). Without any warning we plowed into that caboose."[6][7]. 638 was due to be sent to Water Valley for service in the Jackson District. In 1884, he moved to Jackson, Tennessee, where he was promoted at M&O to the position of flagman. The final IC accident report was released on July 13, 1900, by A.S. Sullivan, the General Superintendent of IC. [7], There is disagreement over the circumstances prior to Casey Jones's fatal last run. [7], His regular fireman on No. Bought new in 1898 from the Rogers Locomotive Works, it was a very powerful engine for the time. Railroad Wreck at Vaughan's on Illinois Central Railroad – Terrible Fatality Prevented by Engineer's Loyalty to Duty – A passenger's Story," The Times-Democrat, New Orleans. [7], There has been some controversy about exactly how Jones died. January 1903: criminal train wreckers caused 382 to wreck, nearly demolishing the locomotive. Famed American folk hero Casey Jones was born John Luther Jones on March 14, 1864, in a rural part of southeastern Missouri. On the "six-eight" wheeler, boys, he won his fame. "Cannonball" was a contemporary term applied to fast mail and fast passenger trains of those days, but it was a generic term for speed service. 72 (located to the south and headed north) were both in the passing track to the east of the main line. Jones's legend was quickly fueled by headlines such as, "DEAD UNDER HIS CAB: THE SAD END OF ENGINEER CASEY JONES," The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee; and "HEROIC ENGINEER – Sticks to his post at cost of life. 1, and crewmen of the other trains carried his body to the depot, a 1⁄2 mile (800 m) away. A story all about a brave engineer Casey Jones was the rounder's name On a high right wheeler, he won his fame Casey Jones, Casey Jones Casey Jones, are you ready? 83 on the main line. The Legend of Casey Jones - Reading Comprehension Worksheet Preview. But in the year prior to his death, Jones had not been cited for any rules infractions. Although it was raining, steam locomotives of that era operated best in damp conditions. The song was written around 1900 by Wallace Saunders and Eddie Newton. Now this is contrary to most of the stories, some of which say he had a bolt through his neck, some say he was crushed, some say he was scalded to death. [9], In a third account, trains 3 and 2 were Casey and Sim Webb's regular run, and they were asked to fill in for Sam Tate that night on No. 98119 – $430.00 ($13,215 in 2019), IC box car 11380 – $4000.00 ($122,928 in 2019), IC box car 24116 – $55.00 ($1,690 in 2019), Total (property damage only) – $2,996.00 ($92,073 in 2019), "April the 14th Part 1" and "Ruination Day Part 2" –, "Knocking Down Casey Jones" – Wilmer Watts, "The Ballad of Casey Jones" – Band of Annuals, "Strojvudce Prihoda" – Jiri Voskovec and Jan Werich, "Casey Caught the Cannonball" - Jimbo Mathus. On April 30, 1900, Jones volunteered to work a double shift to cover for a fellow engineer who was ill. Casey is survived by his daughter Kassie (Patrick) Davis, son Jerry (Kara) Jones grandchildren William Davis and Olivia, Caleb, and Cicely Jones. They bought a house at 211 West Chester Street in Jackson, Tennessee, where they raised their three children. He kissed his wife at the station door. To this day, Jones's name is synonymous with the America's great steam era. Casey Jones is a short film inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series. 382; $1,396.25 ($42,910 in 2019), Mail car No. "Casey Jones" is (very) loosely based ... Ct Check back in the Dead's concert history, late 1969 early 1970 they also sang an acoustic folk song the Ballad of Casey Jones, closer to the story of the original. Railroading was a talent, and Jones was recognized by his peers as one of the best engineers in the business. The caboose and two of the cars were smashed to pieces, the engine left the rails and plowed into an embankment, where it overturned and was completely wrecked, the baggage and mail coaches also being thrown from the track and badly damaged. [7] Other than these payments Mrs. Jones received nothing as a result of the wreck or Jones's service with the railroad, as the Railroad Retirement Fund was not established until 1937. He advanced from the running board to the steam chest and then to the pilot beam to adjust the spark screen. "Oh my Lord, there's something on the main line!" His orders also instructed him to meet passenger train No. At the closing of the fair, No. – Fireman and Messenger Injured – Passenger Train Crashed Into a Local Freight Partly on the Siding – Several Cars Demolished."[6]. Jones asked for permission to drive the engine back to Water Valley. When a potential disaster arose, all of Jones's skill and the engine's responsiveness were put to the greatest test. It was created by Polaris Banks. Casey Jones stayed on the train as “Ole 382” plowed through the red wooden caboose and three freight cars, before leaving the track. 1 headed southbound. Mobster John "Junior" Gotti allegedly served as a capo in the Gambino family and was the acting boss when his father, John Gotti was in prison. A pop sensation in the 1980s, singer-songwriter John Mellencamp has evolved into one of rock’s most enduring acts, and given voice to the small-town experience. 83 back up (onto the main line) to allow No. Sonny Callahan (Extension of Remarks – October 14, 1993)", "Water Valley Casey Jones Railroad Museum in Water Valley, Mississippi", "Death Comes at 92 to Casey Jones's Widow", Life Magazine Jan 26, 1942 story of Casey Jones, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Casey_Jones&oldid=998963744, Railway accident deaths in the United States, Articles with trivia sections from October 2018, Articles with disputed statements from October 2020, Articles needing additional references from December 2013, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [6][7], The headlines in The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tennessee) read: "FATAL WRECK – Engineer Casey Jones, of This City, Killed Near Canton, Miss. [6], Jones went to work for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, performed well and was promoted to brakeman on the Columbus, Kentucky, to Jackson, Tennessee, route, and then to fireman on the Jackson, Tennessee, to Mobile, Alabama, route.[7]. 83 that Jones hit. At the fair (also called The Chicago World's Fair), he became acquainted with No. The family of a death row inmate just isn’t buying the story that she killed her cop husband, and they’ve hired North Carolina’s mouthiest female sleuth to save her from lethal injection—in a month. Amiri Baraka is an African American poet, activist and scholar. Hill's version of the song was later performed and recorded by Utah Phillips, Pete Seeger, in Russian by Leonid Utyosov, and Hungarian by the Szirt Együttes. That was Engine No. He mounted to the cabin with the orders in his hand, And he took his farewell trip to that promis'd land. He refused to use steel, even though it was cheaper, because it was coated with potentially lethal zinc. [7] There are no clearly authentic photographs of the famous wreck in existence. He had reduced his speed from about 75 miles per hour (121 km/h) to about 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) when he hit. In 1891, he was offered a job at Illinois Central Railroad as an engineer. He had finished well before they arrived at the station, as planned, and was returning to the cab when he noticed a group of small children dart in front of the train some 60 yards (55 m) ahead. 382, known affectionately as "Ole 382. He is known for building Rockefeller Center in New York City. It was his first experience as an engineer in passenger service and he liked it.[7]. When Jones was a young boy, his father, Frank Jones, a school teacher, and his mother, Ann Nolan Jones, determined that the backwoods of Missouri offered little opportunity for their family, and, subsequently, the Jones family moved to Cacey, Kentucky—a town that was the source of Jones's nickname: "Casey.". Jones's widow, Janie Brady Jones (born October 29, 1866), died on November 21, 1958 in Jackson at age 92. Owing to engineer absence, he had to take over another service through the day, which may have deprived him of sleep. 1, body bruises from jumping off Engine 382 – $5.00 (equivalent to $154 in 2019), Mrs. W. E. Breaux, passenger, 1472 Rocheblave Street, New Orleans, slight bruises – Not settled, Mrs. Wm. Railroaders who worked with Jones liked him but admitted that he was a bit of a risk-taker. 638 was his close friend, John Wesley McKinnie, with whom he worked exclusively from about 1897 until he went to the passenger run out of Memphis. Mrs. Deto was identified as the spouse of an IC engineer, and in the update her claim for injuries was still unsettled. Realizing that she was still immobile, he raced to the tip of the pilot or cowcatcher and braced himself on it, reaching out as far as he could to pull the frightened but unharmed girl from the rails. In any event, some railroad historians have disputed the official account over the years, finding it difficult if not impossible to believe that an engineer of Jones's experience would have ignored a flagman and fusees (flares) and torpedoes exploded on the rail to alert him to danger. Norton's legs were broken and he was badly scalded. The Ballad Of Casey Jones Lyrics: Come, all you rounders, if you want to hear / The story told of a brave engineer; / Casey Jones was the rounder’s name / A high right-wheeler of mighty fame.” Sixth Grade Worksheets. In a way that showed his complete mastery of his engine, as well as his sublime heroism. Approaching Vaughan at high speed, he was unaware that three trains were occupying the station, one of them broken down and directly on his line. Historians and the press had questions about the official findings. Railroad Wreck at Vaughan's on Illinois Central Railroad – Terrible Fatality Prevented by Engineer's Loyalty to Duty – A passenger's Story," The Times-Democrat, New Orleans.[7]. 83 (located to the north and headed south, which had been delayed due to having two drawbars pulled while at Vaughan) and long freight train No. Hello, Sign in. Casey Jones Mysteries Vol. During its 37 years of service, "Ole 382" was involved in accidents that took 6 lives before it was retired in July 1935. Songs titled “Casey Jones”, usually about the crash or the engineer, have been recorded by Vernon Dalhart (Edison Disc recorded June 16, 1925), This Bike Is a Pipe Bomb, Feverfew (Blueboy (band)), Tom Russell, The New Christy Minstrels, Skillet Lickers, and the Grateful Dead. A fast engine, a good fireman (Simeon T. Webb would be the train's assigned fireman), and a light train (they had six cars) were ideal for a record-setting run. ", In Season 4 episode 15 (entitled "Us") of, Casey Jones Railroad Museum State Park in Vaughan, Mississippi (Museum closed in 2004), This page was last edited on 7 January 2021, at 21:13. Going to the fireman's side, he saw the markers of the caboose of No. He appeared in the 1950 short, The Brave Engineer. 26 at Vaughan (15 miles (24 km) south of Goodman, and 178 miles (286 km) into the run). He was known for his insistence that he "get her there on the advertised" (time) and that he never "fall down": arrive at his destination behind schedule. Webb's view from the left side of the train was better, and he was first to see the red lights of the caboose on the main line. He eventually departed 75 minutes late, but was confident of making up the time, with the powerful ten-wheeler Engine No. I t’s been 115 years since the fateful morning — April 30, 1900 — when railroad engineer John Luther Jones, called “Casey” after his hometown of Cayce, Ky., agreed to … Contrary to what the report claimed, shortly after the accident and until his death Webb maintained, "We saw no flagman or fusees, we heard no torpedoes. Casey Jones was a railroad engineer known for his speed who died in 1900, when he collided with another train. 1 was running under a full head of steam when it crashed into the rear end of a caboose and three freight cars which were standing on the main track, the other portion of the train being on a sidetrack. For over 30 years, Casey Jones built stills all over Kentucky using only copper. The 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress was that... 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