Cement Mixer Space Capsule - Winganon, Oklahoma
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YoSam.
N 36° 34.969 W 095° 39.101
15S E 262756 N 4051866
Talent and imagination to the one who decorated this piece of residue of a truck wreck.
Waymark Code: WM105NJ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2019
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County of site: Rogers County
Location of capsule: E 300 Rd & S 430 Rd., about 1 mile E. of US-169, 6 miles N. of Talala
Results of a 1959 truck wreck
"Along a lot of the back roads in Oklahoma, there's not much to see but stunning landscapes, but along E 300 Rd near the tiny town of Winganon, you'll stumble across something that just might surprise you: a NASA space capsule. Alright, full disclosure, it's not actually a real capsule that was really in space for reals, but the story behind it is a little more interesting than you might expect.
"In 1959, a cement mixer was on its way to help build a bridge in nearby Oologah Lake when it rolled over. As one might imagine, the mixer stopped mixing the cement, and when the tow truck came to haul the vehicle away, they found that the cement had already hardened. Ooops. The tow truck couldn't handle the weight, so they simply detached the mixer and left it. Perhaps they planned on coming back for it, or maybe it was just so heavy they meant to leave it there forever, but either way, they never returned.
"Not only did they give it a shiny, fresh coat of paint, but they also added in all the details: thrusters, reflectors, hose, and more, all made from household objects. They got every detail, down to the rivets. Some of the little details are gone now, victims to the harsh Oklahoma winds, but the Thomases are always looking out for their creation... but it's almost more realistic that way; you don't crash land a space capsule in Oklahoma and have it remain in pristine condition. Besides, the Winganon Space Capsule is still able to do its job: confuse the heck out of people passing by on the road." ~ Roadtrippers