Men in the Mines

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

Built by the General Mining Association at Sydney Mines in 1888, this locomotive ran from Low Point to South Bar, Cape Breton. Those in the photograph are identified as John Elliott, Chief Engineer, in cab. Left to right: James MacDonald - foreman, pattern-maker; Richard Partridge - foreman,foundry; John M. MacDonald - foreman, machinist ("Jack the Tailor"); John Wilson - machinist; Robert Bonner, Jr. - machinist; Robert Bonner, Sr. - foreman, filler; Joseph Howatson - foreman, blacksmith; Alfred J. Gregg - foreman, moulder. R.H. Brown was General Manager of the General Mining Association at the time this locomotive was built.

Date: 1888

Photographer: J.A. Stubbert, North Sydney

Reference:   Nova Scotia Archives  Photo Collection: Transportation: Railways   /  negative N-47