Casey Jones[2] (also known as John Luthor Jones) was a ghostly railroad man and apparently the ghost of the legendary engineer Casey Jones.
History[]
At the start of the 20th century, Casey Jones was an engineer in the most famous train wreck in railroad history.[3] In the 1980s, Casey Jones' ghost manifested at Grand Central Station just as the midnight express from New Jersey arrived on track 13. After causing some minor damage, he hijacked a train. The Ghostbusters were called for help but based on the description and time, they believed it was a prank at first.
While investigating the station, Peter Venkman was kidnapped and taken aboard an antique train. The train took off and the rest of the team pursued in Ecto-1. Some time after entering the state of Pennsylvania, the team boarded the train and trapped Jones. Upon sighting an Amtrak passenger train on a collision course with them, Peter realized that Jones wanted to help prevent a train-related tragedy before taking up eternal rest.[4] He released the ghost, who switched the tracks and saved the day. Peter's gamble paid off, and Jones dispersed in peace.
Personality[]
He loves drinks with a lot of caffeine and food that is loaded with sugar. He is very demanding of his employees. He insists that he stays ahead of schedule, no matter what.
Classification[]
Casey Jones appears to be Semi-Corporeal throughout the bust. When facing the Ghostbusters, Jones headbutts Winston Zeddemore in the chest, but is slammed into the train tunnel.
The P.K.E. Meter gets a "strong reading" off of Jones.[5]
Trivia[]
- In the introduction to "Last Train to Oblivion" on The Real Ghostbusters Complete Collection, co-writer Michael Edens says he was indeed inspired by the legend of John Luther "Casey" Jones in West Tennessee.
- The real life Casey Jones died on April 30, 1900.[6]
- Casey hums off key.
- On page seven of Ghostbusters Issue #5, Casey is referenced by a Casey J's Coffee and Books cafe.[7]
- On Cover A of Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, Casey Jones' "Hot Coffee and Cold Tea" schtick is referenced on an ad.
- In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, Peter Venkman refers to the Phantom Train Conductor as Casey Jones on account that was his only railroad reference.
- The ghost is visually based on Casey Jones from The Real Ghostbusters.
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Marsha Goodman (1986). Episode Call Sheet and SAG Report - "Last Train to Oblivion" (1986).
- ↑ Security Guard (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Last Train to Oblivion" (1987) (DVD ts. 5:28-5:33). Time Life Entertainment. Security Guard says: "I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't the ghost of old Casey Jones himself..."
- ↑ Peter Venkman (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Last Train to Oblivion" (1987) (DVD ts. 6:14-6:18). Time Life Entertainment. Peter says: "A hundred years ago, Casey Jones was the engineer in the most famous wreck in railroad history"
- ↑ Peter Venkman (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - "Last Train to Oblivion" (1987) (DVD ts. 21:02-21:11). Time Life Entertainment. Peter says: "So I figured his ghost wouldn't rest until he set things right by preventing a train wreck! He wanted to save someone's life, not take it. Cause and effect, right?"
- ↑ Egon Spengler (2009).The Real Ghostbusters- "Last Train to Oblivion" (1987) (DVD ts. 07:37-07:38). Time Life Entertainment. Egon says: "I'm getting a strong reading."
- ↑ CaseyJones.com:Facts about Casey Jones
- ↑ Dapper Dan Tweet 1/21/12
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