The First American Steam Locomotive to Explode – The Best Friend of Charleston – New Video by History in the Dark
The Best Friend of Charleston was the first American steam locomotive built for revenue service. It was successful in its duties until a careless fireman caused its untimely destruction.
Learn a little bit more about Charleston’s history in this latest video by HIstory in the Dark about The Bets Friend of Charleston built in 1830.
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