Carl Koch record book
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Title: Carl Koch record book
Dates: May 1903 - May 1904
Collection Number: MS 425
Creator/Collector:
Koch, Carl
Extent: 1 folder
Repository:
California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Sacramento, California 95814
Abstract: Locomotive engineer's Record Book compiled by Southern Pacific locomotive engineer Carl Koch, May 1903 - May 1904.
Language of Material: English
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Carl Koch record book. California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives
Donated by Peggy Koch and Koch Family, 1989
Biography/Administrative History
Mr. Koch was born in Jackson, California, and went to work in the late 1890s at the age of 14 for the Southern Pacific Railroad
as a helper on SP fire trains. He had advanced to the position of locomotive engineer by 1903-1904. Between 1903 and 1906
he worked for the SP, living at SP's Summit station, west of Truckee.
Scope and Content of Collection
Locomotive engineer's Record Book compiled by Southern Pacific locomotive engineer Carl Koch, May 1903 - May 1904.