Florida East Coast Railway 153
Florida East Coast Railway 153, Steam locomotive at Gold Coast Railroad Museum, Florida, United States.
Description
Florida East Coast Railway 153 is a steam locomotive with 4-6-2 wheel configuration displayed at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami. The engine was a key part of the rail fleet that connected Florida during the early 1900s.
History
Built in 1922 by American Locomotive Company, this engine operated on key rail routes across Florida until the 1935 hurricane destroyed the Miami to Key West rail line. The disaster ended service on that historic route.
Culture
The locomotive represents the technological advancement of American rail transport in the early 20th century at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum.
Practical
The locomotive is on display at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum located in western Miami and can be viewed along with other railway equipment. You can examine the engine and walk around neighboring historic railroad cars.
Did you know?
This engine transported President Calvin Coolidge to Miami in 1928, highlighting how important the rail line was for rapid travel in Florida. The journey underscored the key role of railroads in connecting the state.
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