Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Steam Locomotive
Posted by: 
TheBeanTeam
N 45° 29.424 W 122° 38.794
10T E 527617 N 5037490
Quick Description: Located in the Union Pacific Railroad Brooklyn Yard Roundhouse (SE Portland). This National Historic Monument is unique in that it moves and is not viewable by the public most of the time.
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2007 1:02:23 PM
Waymark Code: WM2KHB
Views: 114
Long Description:
This waymark
is a moving waymark that is unavailable for visits most of the
time. The
SP&S 700 is
housed at the
The
Brooklyn Roundhouse and was listed on the register on the
25th of January 2006.
The roundhouse where
SP&S 700 resides is not on public property. There is an active
train yard surrounding this facility and The Union Pacific Railroad
takes trespass laws seriously.
An excellent history of the SP&S 700 including video of her
in action can be found at
In Search Of
History Expeditions by Brian McCamish.
The following quote comes from the SP&S's web site
announcement that the engine had been listed on the register.
"The SP&S 700 was listed because it is a working example
of the peak of proven steam and rail technology at it was at the
end of 'The Age of Steam'. The 700, unmodified during its service
from 1938 to 1956, is restored, maintained, and operated as it was
originally. It represents the state of the art of practical design,
manufacture, and operation when 'steam was king' on the Nation's
rails. The 700 is also recognized for its part in linking the
Portland area to the rest of the Nation."
You may log this waymark from any location where you find it.
It does make occasional excursion runs and attends various events
throughout the year. When logging a visit please provide the
coordinates where you found the SP&S 700. In other words where
was she when you visited with her.
The coordinates provided are the same as for waymark
WM7CJ. You
may get a glimpse of the SP&S 700 from this sidewalk location
but it is not likely.
The Oregon Rail Heritage
Foundation hopes to one day have a facility that is open to the
public. That plan includes moving the current roundhouse to another
location to preserve and share its history.
Please be safe and observe all laws when searching for this
waymark.