
The Folkston Funnel - Folkston, GA
Posted by:
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
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.