Urban Core in Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
United States Railroad Administration Locomotive
Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 30, 2020
1. Railroad Administration Locomotive Marker
Atlantic Coast Line Class P-5-A 4-6-2 No. 1504
1919
During the World-War I emergency, American Railroads were placed under the control of the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) to facilitate construction, operation, and maintenance. All new steam locomotives ordered during this period were built to one of twelve standard designs developed by a committee composed of USRA, railroad, and locomotive-builder representatives: this family of locomotives, ranging from 0-6-0 to 2-8-8-2 in size, incorporated the best proven features of the day and was the first successful standardization of American motive power. Although the USRA period lasted only three years, locomotives continued to be built around these basic designs for another decade. ACL 1504, built by American Locomotive Co. Richmond Works, is a “Light Pacific,” the most common USRA passenger design. It was in service on ACL for over 30 years and has survived in almost original condition.
Erected 1990 by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars
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Location. 30° 19.709′ N, 81° 40.486′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. It is in Urban Core. Marker can be reached from West Bay Street west of Park Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker located at entrance to of Prime F. Osborne Convention Center south parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1128 West Bay Street, Jacksonville FL 32204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Line of Intrenchments (approx. ¼ mile away); James Weldon Johnson (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Rosamond Johnson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Hatch (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Brewster Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); El Modelo Cigar Factory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Second Missionary Baptist Church of LaVilla (approx. 0.7 miles away); "Old Stanton" High School (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 30, 2020
2. Railroad Administration Locomotive Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 30, 2020
3. Railroad Administration Locomotive
Photographed By Dave W, January 20, 2024
4. United States Railroad Administration Locomotive Marker
The marker is still in place on the rock, however the locomotive is gone.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 4. submitted on January 25, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
