Zerah Colburn (1832–1870) was a mechanical engineer, author, and prominent technical journalist who specialized in steam locomotive and railway design. He was known for his sharp intellect, influential writings, and volatile personality.
The Saratoga born Colburn “had a career of breakneck speed; he was a restless man, quick of brain and quick of temper; he fell into jobs and fell in with people, but then throughout his life, fell out with them too,” it’s been put diplomatically. [Read more…] about Few Friends and Many Foes’: Early Railroad Engineer Zerah Colburn