John Luther Jones is famously known as "Casey Jones" amongst his admirers. He was an American railroad engineer who earned his reputation for being a skilled and dependable driver for Illinois Central Railroad. However, he came to be known as "Casey" after the popular folk song "The Ballad of Casey Jones," which was sung in his honor after he died. Other synonyms for John Luther Jones include the "brave railroad man," the "famed railroad engineer," and the "legendary train driver." Jones' dedication to his profession has earned him a place in the annals of American history, and his extraordinary feats of driving continue to inspire generations of aspiring railway drivers.