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In 1981: The John Bull locomotive, built by Robert Stephenson and Company, became the oldest functioning steam locomotive when the Smithsonian Institution ran it under its own steam.
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The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
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The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
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“John Bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John%20Bull. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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