Anchorage, Alaska: Snow Plow Train
Keeping the railway clear ahead. You wouldn't want to be stuck on the tracks when this came along.
Potter Historical Site
- Address:
- Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK
- Directions:
- Three miles south of the city, on the west side of Hwy 1/Seward Hwy. Just off the road.
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When viewed from the front, you can see that those red blades rotate to remove the snow.
[Kerin Fassler, 05/24/2017]Sadly, the train is blocked off with fences now. Kids (and adults) are not able to explore it any more.
[Karyn McDaniel, 12/03/2011]
Here is a view of the snow plow train showing the front (re) blades that grind the snow on the tracks.
[Bill Bream, 03/02/2007]
Just past the Anchorage city limits, there is a park on the right side. You can see a huge train that was used to clear the rails yonder back and a few related items as well.
[Adam Scott Lankford, 10/25/2005]Nearby Offbeat Places
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