Man who WRECKED 146 LOCOMOTIVES - The Story of "Head-On Joe" Connolly (NEW BOOK)

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The Man Who Wrecked 146 Locomotives
The Story of “Head On Joe” Connolly
by James J. Reisdorff
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Between 1896 and 1932, Iowa native Joseph S. Connolly staged 73 head-on train wrecks before
large thrill-seeking audiences
at state fairs and other public events nationwide.
Connolly, known as "Head-On Joe," boasted that he deliberately destroyed 146 old steam locomotives during these collisions and never had anyone injured in the process.
This book looks at both the career of this professional engine wrecker and the techniques used in staging a train wreck for public entertainment.
Dramatic head-on locomotive collisions
staged by other promoters are also detailed using 40 rare illustrations and informative text.
Book is a look at a largely forgotten but still fascinating part of railroad history.
Softbound, 8.5x11, 48 pages, 40+ photos & illustrations.
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