Christopher McCann wrote:
BUT Adolph Busch was the first in America to manufacture diesel engines. Adolp and Rudolf (Diesel) were friends and he came to the St. L world's fair and attended an opening of Busch's engine factory...lots of interesting connections. First diesel engine in commercial use in the US was at the Busch plant in St. L.
...And, I believe that first diesel engine was a five cylinder, too! Tom WAY behind on his mail
