John "Jack" Lampkin
Above: Jack Lampkin and his comprehensive collection of technology
Electrical Engineer (1933-2014)
Jack Lampkin worked on electrical and control systems for diesel electric locomotives at GE's Erie, PA plant. He loved engineering and it's history, he amassed a special collection of artifacts and models of full sized items covering every form of technology in history.
His collection was quite a task as
cataloging all technology ever made is not an easy thing to do! The Edison
Tech Center received Mr. Lampkin's collection starting in 2011. It is
currently stored and will be displayed to the public after new public
space is secured. Jack Lampkin loved tinkering and had a basic curiosity
for all mechanical and electrical things. You will see that much of the
Edison Tech Center's online curriculum (Resources
page section) is modeled after Mr. Lampkin's system.
Related Topics:
All types of Electric Motors |
Trolleys and Light Rail |
Electric Cars |
Transformers |
Diesel Electric Locomotives |
Dynamos and Generators |