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Railroad Motorcar (Historical Marker)

GPS Coordinates: 38.8005279, -77.3320570
Closest Address: 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Railroad Motorcar (Historical Marker)

Here follows the inscription written on this roadside historical marker:

Railroad Motorcar
Mid-1950s vintage motorcar manufactured by Fairmont Railway Motors of Fairmont, Minnesota (model A4D). Commonly referred to as "speeders," these vehicles were used for track inspections and maintenance.

Erected 2009 by Fairfax Station Railroad Museum.

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