"The small village of Dennison, Ohio lies halfway between Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, PA, exactly 100 miles to the east and west of these major cities. This was not a coincidence, but specifically chosen because a steam engine only went 100 miles before it had to take on coal, water and change crews. Thus, Dennison is a true railroad town in every sense – it was founded in 1864 as a water stop for the railroad. Dennison, Ohio became one of the most complete railroad shops and yards in the country at the turn-of-the 20th Century..."