This appeared on page two of the Jefferson Democrat, Jefferson County, MO on March 5, 1891: Arthur, 17-yr old son of Thomas LITTLETON, of this place, has made a complete railroad engine by hand, with the exception of the four drive wheels, which his father purchased for him in St. Louis. The engine has two cylinders and runs with steam as smooth as any large engine. It is reversible, and by means of a simple movement of a level will run backwards or forwards. Arthur has it attached to the engine at the Alliance mill and by means of a small pipe, connected with the steam pipe of the Alliance engine, he keeps the little one running at full tilt. He is now working on a boiler, to be placed on top of the engine; afterwards he will construct a -?- and tender and one coach, and then he will build a line of railroad with a gauge of seven latches. When finished it will be a wonder, and for industry and genius will place young LITTLETON ahead of any boy of his age and --?-- Fredericktown Plainsdealer.