"Old Number 7" Argent Narrow Gauge Locomotive - Hardeeville, South Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill
N 32° 17.145 W 081° 04.766
17S E 492520 N 3572112
The Argent train Engine No. 7 was donated to the town of Hardeeville upon the closing of the Argent Lumber Company. This narrow gauge train is a rarity and attracts many people from across the nation.
Waymark Code: WM2E3W
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 164

This wood burning steam locomotive with balloon smoke stack was built by the H.K. Porter Company about 1910. It was used by Argent Lumber Company, a leading are employer established in 1916 to haul timber from the forest to mill. In 1960 the locomotive was donated to the Town of Hardeeville for public display as a logging and lumbering relic of this area.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional):
woodburning steam locomotive with balloon smoke stack


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):
Didn't cost me anything


How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is designed to allow additional climbing access.

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