The Locomotive Industry in Paterson, New Jersey

What ever happened to the locomotive industry in Paterson, NJ? In the 1850s the locomotive industry was booming. The train was the best way for people to travel long distances and for manufacturers to ship goods. Paterson, NJ the industrial center located only 10 mileas from New York City was the perfect location. The Rogers factory produced one of the most famous locomotives in the Civil War, the "General". Come here Bruce Balistrieri, Curator of the Paterson Museum tell us what happened.