Discovery Bay, St Ann Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
Planet Locomotive
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
1. Planet Locomotive Marker
Planet Locomotive
This Planet Locomotive equipped with a horizontally opposed 4 cylinder 2 stroke 20 hp diesel engine was last in operation at Inswood Estate. It was used to haul sugar cane from field to factory and was capable of a maximum load pulling capacity of 60 tons. It was taken out of service in 1960 and is estimated to have hauled 4000,000 tons of cane
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 18° 27.972′ N, 77° 24.903′ W. Marker is in Discovery Bay, St Ann Parish. Marker can be reached from Route A1, on the right when traveling west. Columbus Park and the marker are roughly 0.5 km from the Discovery Bay Bauxite Pier. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sugar in Jamaica (a few steps from this marker); Jamaica in 1494 (within shouting distance of this marker); Logwood Scale (within shouting distance of this marker); Chattanooga Cane Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Clan Campbell Coat of Arms (within shouting distance of this marker).
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
2. Planet Locomotive and Marker
The marker and locomotive are in the middle of the parking lot of Columbus Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
