Men in the Mines

A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

"First locomotive in British North America. Run from Albion Mines (Stellarton) to loading ground, Pictou Co., NS, 1839. Driver: G. Davidson, Fireman: J. Fraser. Exhibited at World's Fair, Chicago, 1892 [sic], copyright by J.E. Taylor, 1920." The Samson was actually the second engine in British North America; the first was the Dorchester, Champlain & St. Lawrence Railway, 1836.

Date: 1892

Photographer: J.E. Taylor

Credit: Museum of Industry

Reference: Stellarton Mining Museum  Museum of Industry  no. I91.32.626   /  negative N-19546