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Local proponent outlines plan to bring 110‑foot steam engine to county as tourism draw; federal grant sought
Summary
A proponent told the budget committee of plans to host a 110‑foot, 600,000‑pound steam locomotive as a tourist attraction, explained the need for a turntable and water tower, and said a federal grant of about $2.4 million is pending along with local match possibilities.
A resident and preservation advocate (Speaker 2) used committee time to describe plans to bring a 110‑foot, 600,000‑pound steam locomotive to the county as a tourism attraction and explained technical and funding needs.
Speaker 2 said the locomotive requires a turntable and water tower to operate in both directions and…
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