Eureka Springs in Carroll County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Steam Locomotive

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

1. Steam Locomotive Marker

Inscription. Built in Berlin, Germany 1934, 600 millimeter gauge (24 inch) (same engines are used at Silver Dollar City). Engine was found near Orlando, Fla. in 1989. Was bought by gentleman from Switzerland and hauled to Eureka Springs same year. Plans are to possibly rebuild engine here in America and be shipped to Switzerland where he would maybe lay track & run it on his farm. Other plans include possible rebuild for sale to interested party. Originally coal burner now an oil burner.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 36° 24.815′ N, 93° 44.033′ W. Marker is in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in Carroll County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 23) and Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 North Main Street, Eureka Springs AR 72632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Round House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brownstone Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Town that Water Built (about 800 feet away); The Star of Gladness (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Bridgeford House (approx. ¼ mile away); Grotto Spring (approx. 0.3 miles away); Magnetic Spring (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka Springs.

More about this marker. Marker and engine are at the Eureka Springs & Arkansas Railway depot.

Also see . . . Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway. (Submitted on January 7, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Steam Locomotive and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

2. Steam Locomotive and Marker

0-4-0 Steam Locomotive image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

3. 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.