The unearthed Manchester Locomotive we scouted months earlier finds a new home at the Mulberry Phosphate Museum in Central Florida.
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Manchester Locomotive Moves to New Home
The big move of the Manchester locomotive 4-4-0 from the Mosaic property where it was unearthed to its new home at the Mulberry Phosphate Museum happened this week. As of this writing, the frame of the shelter has also been erected. Kudos to all of the corporate, state, and city government officials for treating this ancient American relic with great care and putting it on display for everyone to see for generations to come.
Jerry stopped by the museum during his break last Monday and snapped these shots of the locomotive being moved to its new home. Then on Friday, I stopped by after Fine Swine at the Pit and grabbed this shot of the train wrapped in a protective tarp. The City of Mulberry Facebook page has video footage and still shots of the work in progress, and you can read our original post here. Stop by and check it out if you happen to be in the area.
Helpful Links
The Ledger: Antique Locomotive Finds Permanent Home at Mulberry Phosphate Museum
City of Mulberry Facebook Page
Since the train is so heavy and rusty, it was probably a struggle to move. Maybe I can convince my father to take the family and me to the museum. I’d finally get to see the great treasure.
You should definitely tell your dad to take the family to the Mulberry Phosphate Museum. You will love it! They have other train cars there, too, in addition to their incredible collection of Florida fossils. You will love it!
You had me at fossils. It’s quite hard to find good florida fossils these days. Though my favorite is dinosaur fossils, which we all know you, sadly, can’t find here in the Sunshine State.
Thanks for the tour of points of interest along the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway today! We had a great time!
My pleasure . . . .