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3. The version I read was that it was likely based on a real event. Contruction of B & O Railroad.
Sat Oct 13, 2018, 12:53 PM
Oct 2018

Steam drills were efficient but would clog when drillig through softer rock and mud.

Henry waited until conditions were right. Then he bet he could beat the drill.

This was from American Heritage magazine around 50 years ago.



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