Ralph Delagay Payne's The Steam Locomotive is a thrilling adventure about the enigmatic Robert Dinwiddie, who arrives in a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains to see a state-of-the-art steam excavator in action. However, when Robert begins to reveal his plans, it turns out that they do not quite meet the expectations of the local residents. The residents of the town decide not to allow the implementation of this project, and here begins a confusing fight with an unpredictable ending. "Steam Locomotive Mechanic" is an exciting adventure that reveals the strange world of industrial technology and local ingenuity in the struggle to preserve traditions and own future.