30-Ton Davenport Dinky
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brwhiz
N 35° 58.284 W 114° 51.306
11S E 693398 N 3982903
This is one of seven locomotives on display at the Nevada State Railroad Museum located at 601 Yucca Street on the west side of Boulder City, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFA1H
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2012
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This 30-Ton Davenport Dinky is a gasoline-mechanical light industrial locomotive used on the US Government Railroad from Boulder City to Hoover Dam. It was used to shuttle materials that were necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the Dam and Powerhouse.
Locomotive Type: (required): Other
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional):
Gasoline powered, mechanical drive.
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional):
Weekend excursions are $10 per adult, $5 for those 4 - 11, and free for the wee folk.
The NSRM site has a dollar off coupon.
http://www.nevadasouthern.com/
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
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