Patterson-McInnis Train
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N 29° 15.211 W 082° 43.467
17R E 332436 N 3237306
Logging steam locomotive located in rural Florida.
Waymark Code: WM10P1V
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2019
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This locomotive, P&M #3 is a 2-8-0 Consolidation and is on display at a roadside park along SR19 US Hwy 98 near Gulf Hammock, Florida. It makes a nice place to stop and stretch while on this long scenic highway. If your heading north keep an eye out for it, the road is divided and it is possible to pass it by if looking the other way.
The marker reads:
This locomotive, known locally as "Three Spot", often pulled 30 to 40 cars as it transported logs from area woodlands to the Patterson-McInnis Sawmill. Originally a wood burning engine thought to be built around 1915, it was converted to steam during its service, which ended about World War II. The locomotive was donated to Levy County by the Paterson-McInnis Lumber Company in 1969 and maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation in the Gulf Hammock Wayside Park.
Yes it does actually read "Originally a wood burning engine thought to be built around 1915, it was converted to steam during its service"
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed
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