Saturday, December 3, 2011

Wings of Eagles Train may be Headed for the Scrapheap


An old steam engine, once featured in the John Wayne film, The Wings of Eagles, has long been an iconic part of the city of Orlando, Florida. But now, it may become part of a scrapheap as well. 

Affectionately known as the “Orange Blossom Special”, the 100 year old locomotive currently sits on a section of track next to the old Orlando railroad depot on Church street, where it has been since 1976. The property’s current owner, however, Tremont Realty Capitol, have decided that they do not want the locomotive there any longer, and would like someone to take it away.

Estimates for moving the train range from $350,000 to significantly less, but so far, there have been no takers. The Florida Railroad Museum of Tampa would like the train, but cannot afford to have it moved. They are hoping the city will shoulder the expense. Although it is possible they will, no decision has been made as of yet. If there are no takers, then the historic engine will likely be sold for scrap.

So, if there are any wealthy John Wayne fans out there, who would like a unique one-of-a-kind piece of John Wayne memorabilia, now’s your chance!

You can read the original articlehere.

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