CNR Speeder - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
N 47° 33.221 W 052° 42.848
22T E 371036 N 5268119
A stationary display of a Speeder outside of the Railway Coastal Museum in St. John's.
Waymark Code: WMJKXP
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 12/01/2013
Views: 4
This restored speeder was used by Canadian National Railway until the railways on Newfoundland were officially abandoned. Speeders replaced handcars until they themselves were replaced by half-ton pickup trucks for track inspection.
Is this a display or a maintenance facility location?: Display
Are there any fees and if so how much? (optional): none to view the speeder
Website about this MOW waymark. (optional): Not listed
Additional site related to the MOW category. (optional): Not listed
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