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February 28, 1956
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The Columbus Zoo may display a historical K-4 Chesapeake and Ohio steam locomotive, gifted by the Railroad Community Committee. Transporting the 850,000-pound engine over two miles without tracks will cost $10,000, raised via public subscription from February 27 to March 3.
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Zoo May Get Iron Horse For Display
If present plans mature, the Columbus Zoo may offer youngsters a real treat - a view of an authentic "Iron Horse", symbol of an era in railroading at least as dead as the dodos.
The locomotive, a K-4 Chesapeake and Ohio steam job, is a gift from the Railroad Community Committee of Columbus. A major problem, that of transporting 850,000 pounds of locomotive over two miles of ground with no track, may be solved by a trucking firm, that proposes to "grasshopper" the engine, using two sections of track, much the same way a house is rolled along the street.
The $10,000 cost, said to be cheap for such a job, will be raised through public subscription during the week February 27 to March 3.
If present plans mature, the Columbus Zoo may offer youngsters a real treat - a view of an authentic "Iron Horse", symbol of an era in railroading at least as dead as the dodos.
The locomotive, a K-4 Chesapeake and Ohio steam job, is a gift from the Railroad Community Committee of Columbus. A major problem, that of transporting 850,000 pounds of locomotive over two miles of ground with no track, may be solved by a trucking firm, that proposes to "grasshopper" the engine, using two sections of track, much the same way a house is rolled along the street.
The $10,000 cost, said to be cheap for such a job, will be raised through public subscription during the week February 27 to March 3.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Iron Horse
Locomotive
Zoo Display
Chesapeake And Ohio
Transportation
Public Subscription
Where did it happen?
Columbus Zoo, Columbus
Story Details
Location
Columbus Zoo, Columbus
Event Date
February 27 To March 3
Story Details
The Columbus Zoo plans to acquire and display a historical K-4 Chesapeake and Ohio steam locomotive as a gift, overcoming transportation challenges via a special trucking method, with costs covered by public subscription.