Detail View: NNRy and KCC NMD Employee Profiles: Theron Joseph (T.J.) Lani
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Employee Name:
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Theron Joseph (T.J.) Lani
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Profile Number:
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EP-01-0003
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Primary Job Title:
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Locomotive Engineer
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Other Job Title:
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Locomotive Fireman
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Division:
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Nevada Northern Railway
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Work Notes:
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T.J. Lani served the Nevada Northern Railway for many years in engine service. First working as an emergency fireman, he transitioned to the position of regular fireman in 1942. When museum steam operations were started in 1986, Mr. Lani was one of the first volunteers, bringing the knowledge and skills needed to start the program.
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Born:
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April 7, 1921
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Died:
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September 25, 2010
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Hometown:
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Lund, Nevada
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Burial Place:
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Ely, Nevada
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Personal Biography:
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Served in the Navy during World War 2. Mr. Lani requested a one-year leave-of-absence in 1955 to try going into business for himself.
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