Gould, William John Gilbert, authorGould, William R., editorUtah State University Press, publisher2007-01-032007-01-031995http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87743In 1917, Gilbert Gould achieved his dream to be an engineer, and began running engines for the Denver & Rio Grande and later for the Utah Railway. He was a natural storyteller, and his recollections are entertaining and historically rewarding.Youth -- Trackside childhood -- From newsboy to roundhouse: starting to work -- Fireman I -- Learning to fire -- Life along the rails -- My mentor on the road -- Fireman II -- At the rat hole flashing the door -- Old heads, rails, and boomers -- Railroad hazards and wrecks -- Engineer -- Engineer on the Rio Grande -- Running the Utah trains -- Life on the Utah Railway.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Mountain railroads -- Utah -- HistoryMountain railroads -- Utah -- Employees -- BiographyGould, William John Gilbert, 1888-1961TextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and Western Colorado University members only.