The two most important things when he was on a run, other than his watch.
Charles Ervin on left with toolbox Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe #1882 Prairie Type 2x6x2
Charles Ervin entered employment with the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad in Argentine, Kansas as a fireman in 1909. On August 28th, 1918 he was certified as a locomotive engineer, where he remained in that capacity until he retired on March 23rd, 1963
Illinois Central Railroad Company Charles Ervin Engine Permit #10707 April 4th, 1907
Illinois Central Railroad Company Charles Ervin Engine Permit #10707 April 4th, 1907
Left & below: This is the Illinois Central Engine Permit Pass that Charles Ervin used to qualify as a locomotive fireman. This pass was active for only eleven days from April 4th to April 15th of 1907 Charles Ervin later moved to Kansas City in 1908-09
Below: 1920 Roster of Railroad Men Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Eastern Division Engineers Charles Ervin August 28th, 1918
