Hi guys,
I am learning the Wabash Cannonball right now and was wondering about a few things.
Who wrote the song? It just says Public Domain on the Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie Precious Friend album.

I would also like to know a bit more about this train Seeger & Guthrie are singing about.

And one more thing.......Who is Daddy Claxton?
Would anyone be able to tell me more about the following lyrics....
Now here's to Daddy Claxton, may his name forever stand
And always be remembered through the courts throughout the land
His earthly race is over, now the curtains round him fall
We'll carry him hom to victory on the Wabash Cannonball

I would appreciate your help
This girl is full of questions eh?
Little Neo