Hope in Hempstead County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Railroad Inspection Car
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
1. Railroad Inspection Car Marker
This two man inspection car was built in 1948 by Fairmont Railway Motors. Signalmen especially, relied on this motor car for transportation as they inspected signals, automatic switches and crossing gates.
Known for its light weight and easy handling on or off the rails, cars such as this could travel up to 50 miles per hour. Motor cars were phased out of service by the railroads in the late 1970's.
Erected by Barry Higginbotham.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 33° 40.144′ N, 93° 35.519′ W. Marker is in Hope, Arkansas, in Hempstead County. It is at the intersection of East Division Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Division Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Division St, Hope AR 71801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Gulf Coastal Plain and in Caddo Territory. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: President William Jefferson Clinton (a few steps from this marker); Merchants Of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Catalpa Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Mail Pole
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
2. Railroad Inspection Car Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 6, 2020
3. Railroad Inspection Car Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
