Winder's Builder of the Nation
N 33° 59.501 W 083° 43.360
17S E 248507 N 3764575
Built in 1930, and presented to the city of winder in 1959, this steam locomotive was one of the last in service.
Waymark Code: WM1535
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2007
Views: 45
This steam locomotive was presented to the City of Winder and Barrow County in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company. It was placed here as a permanent exhibit in memory of the important service engines of this type rendered to the country. Built in 1820, it operated for a number of years on the Gainsville Midland Railroad. At the time of its retirement in 1959, No. 208 was one of the last steam locomotives in service in this section of the country.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
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):
Free
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
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