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Calle Golf in Colón District, Colón, Panama — Central America
 

Vagón Francés Decauville en Forma de "V"
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Decauville French Wagon in a "V" Shape

 
 
Vagón Francés Decauville en Forma de "V" / Decauville French Wagon in a "V" Shape Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2023
1. Vagón Francés Decauville en Forma de "V" / Decauville French Wagon in a "V" Shape Marker
Inscription.  Vagón francés Decauville en forma de "V", podían verter sus contenidos en ambas direcciones de forma manual, de calibre de entrevía angosto de 20 pulgadas. El fragmento de riel y vagón fueron manufacturados por "Société Franco-Belge de Matériel de Chemins de Fer".

English:
Decauville French wagon in a "V" shape, known as "double side dump" double-balance wagons, these could dump their contents in both directions manually, with a narrow gauge of 20 inches. The fragment of riel and wagon were manufactured by "Société Franco-Belge de Matériel de Chemins de Fer".
 
Erected by Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 9° 15.882′ N, 79° 54.61′ W. Marker is in Calle Golf, Colón, in Colón District. It is on Via a Centro de Visitantes de Agua Clara 3 kilometers south of Carr. Nuevo Bolívar. The marker is located on the grounds of the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calle Golf, Colón 0301, Panama. Touch for directions.

Regionally,
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it is on the Caribbean Sea, in North America, in Central America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ancla / Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Ejes / Axles (within shouting distance of this marker).
 
The view of the French Wagon and Marker next to the canal image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2023
2. The view of the French Wagon and Marker next to the canal
The view of the canal next to the marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 5, 2023
3. The view of the canal next to the marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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