Fairfax Station in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroad Motorcar
Mid-1950s vintage motorcar manufactured by Fairmont Railway Motors of Fairmont, Minnesota (model A4D). Commonly referred to as "speeders," these vehicles were used for track inspections and maintenance.Erected 2009 by Fairfax Station Railroad Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 38° 48.031′ N, 77° 19.924′ W. Marker is in Fairfax Station, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Fairfax Station Road just east of Smoke Rise Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station VA 22039, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Type C31 (Cupola) Caboose (a few steps from this marker); Hogshead (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax Station (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fairfax Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Fairfax Station (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
