The person in charge of railroads, in the United Kingdom and some other countries, before the modern age.
The phone number of the Stationmasters House Museum is: 806-659-3008.
The web address of the Stationmasters House Museum is: http://www.spearman.org/museum.html
The address of the Stationmasters House Museum is: 30 Townsend St, Spearman, TX 79081
People who helped slaves escape were often referred to as conductors or stationmasters on the Underground Railroad.
The stationmaster provided a shelter for the "passengers" using the railroad. They were called stationmasters because their homes were like Train stations, and obviously, they were the master.
The people who help runaway slaves are known as conductors or stationmasters on the Underground Railroad. They provided assistance and guidance to enslaved individuals seeking freedom by helping them navigate routes to safety and providing shelter along the way.
A stationmaster is an official in charge of a railway station, responsible for ensuring its smooth operation and safety. Their duties typically include overseeing train schedules, managing staff, coordinating passenger services, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Stationmasters play a vital role in facilitating communication between train crews and station personnel, helping to maintain efficient train services.
Thomas gets into trouble for crashing into the stationmaster's house and ruining his breakfast. The Fat Controller is very cross with him and tells him that he must go to the works for repairs, and that a diesel will do his work.Fat Controller (crossly): You are a very naughty engine.Thomas (muffled): I know, Sir. I'm sorry, Sir.Fat Controller (calmly): You must go to the works and have your front mended. It will be a long job.Thomas: Yes, Sir.Fat Controller: Meanwhile, a diesel rail car will do your work.Thomas (in shock): A d-d-d-diesel, Sir?!Fat Controller: Yes, Thomas. Diesels always stay in their sheds 'til they are wanted. Diesels never gallivant off to breakfast in stationmasters' houses.
An organized system to assist runaway slaves seems to have begun towards the end of the 18th century. In 1786 George Washington complained about how one of his runaway slaves was helped by a "society of Quakers, formed for such purposes." The system grew, and around 1831 it was dubbed "The Underground Railroad," after the then emerging steam railroads. The system even used terms used in railroading: the homes and businesses where fugitives would rest and eat were called "stations" and "depots" and were run by "stationmasters," those who contributed money or goods were "stockholders," and the "conductor" was responsible for moving fugitives from one station to the next.
Harriet Tubman was a strong supporter of the Underground Railroad and directly participated in actions that put herself in danger but let to the freedom of many blacks (African-Americans) during her time.
Because the Earth's axis is tilted relative to the plane of our orbit, the Sun appears to move north and south of the equator during the cycle of the seasons. So the Sun apparent location also changes at sunrise and sunset. Near the Summer Solstice (June 22 in the northern hemisphere, December 22 in the southern hemisphere) the Sun appears to rise early and set later than usual, while on dates near the winter solstice, the Sun rises later and sets earlier.
Summer Solstice in the northern Hemisphere.