Would suggest that you contact this group for answers to your other questions: OHIO-RAILROADS- (D-request or L-request) @rootsweb.com Husband knew these 2 answers: Also the term Stationary Engineer in the context of 1870 and railroading. I know what it means to day, but did it describe anyone in the crew of steam locomotive. ANSWER: no Or was it from the beginning used to distinguish an engineer who adjusted water levels and fire in a boiler say of a hospital or a power plant? ANSWER to this REWORDED question: yes God bless you in your research. Ask Him, He will guide you; and, He does love you!