The Folkston Funnel - Folkston, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member lazyCachers
N 30° 49.811 W 082° 00.449
17R E 403647 N 3411216
Quick Description: Located on Railroad Street in between Oak Street and Main Street in Folkston, Georgia.
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 6/22/2008 8:52:38 PM
Waymark Code: WM41AE
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 49

Long Description:
The "Folkston Funnel" is a double track which serves as the main artery for railroad traffic into and out of Florida.

From the viewing platform in Folkston, visitors can see trains passing on their way to and from Jacksonville, Florida in the south, and a split north of town where trains go west to Waycross, Georgia, and north to Savannah.

The platform features lights, ceiling fans, and a scanner to listen in to radio traffic between trains. Adjacent to the platform are picnic tables, a grill, and a new restroom facility for guests.

What Best Describes This Location: Mainline

Other Describe: n/a

Is this rail location handicap accessible?: Yes

Related website: [Web Link]

If there is a fee how much?: Not Listed

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