Jay H. Simpson is the conductor and is 2nd from left.

Picture taken July 16th, 1883, not long after the Kaaterskill Railroad opened for business on June 25th.

His engine #1 is the Rip Van Winkle.

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Note umbrella leaning against front wheel of locomotive and oilier with oil can.

Pass for: "Jay Simpson and one; Phoenicia to Hobart"

Below is a list of names as to who was responsible for what section of track on the U & D.