Jackass and Western GE 80-Ton Type L-3
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 35° 58.302 W 114° 51.268
11S E 693454 N 3982937
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: WMFA3K
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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This 80-ton diesel-electric built by General Electric started service at a US Naval Station before being transferred to the Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Test Site at Jackass Flats. It was then routinely used to haul trains carrying nuclear rocket motors between test stations at the Site.
Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional):
Diesel

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):
Museum is free; a ride on the weekend run will cost $10 per adult, $5 for kids 4 - 11, free for the little folk :)

How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
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