Engine-popped Treat

Who knew that the engineers on the old steam engines used the firebox for more than making steam? In the early ‘50’s, the last days of steam, I was staring in awe at a huge NC&STL engine which was idling just north of the depot at the Ruff St. crossing. The engine crew was popping popcorn and they tossed a bag down to me. Delicious! Submitted by Ray Harding.