Silverwood Train
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TheBeanTeam
N 47° 54.492 W 116° 42.274
11T E 522076 N 5306139
The SCR Silverwood Central Railroad is a 3 mile narrow gauge loop in an amusement park. A vintage 1915 steam locomotive used here as a park attraction.
Coordinates are at the park entrance and pay booths.
Waymark Code: WM4G7B
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2008
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The steam train ride at Silverwood Theme Park in Athol Idaho. (
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The 2-6-2 engine used for the SCR is former Eureka Nevada #7. It was built by H. K. Porter in August of 1915. (
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Answers.com indicates the train was bought "in 1986, Gary Norton traveled to an auction, and bid on a 1915 steam train against Disney Enterprises. Mr. Norton outbid Disney, and had the train sent to his air port. He then had the idea of building a small theme park and laying down track for the train. The idea was of having a park that had an exhibit of all kinds of historic transportation. The park officially opened in 1987." (
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The line is approximately three miles long around the 700 acre property. When the park opened the train was the only ride in what is now the largest theme park in the Northwest. (
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At the mid point of the ride a mock holdup for charity is staged.
The fee to enter the park covers the train ride and the other rides in the park including access to the Boulder Beach water park area.
Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.