Where was the coaling tower and water tower located in Wildwood yard? I assumed that they were on the lead track to the turntable/ roundhouse, but I don't know for certain. Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Richard Stallworth

-- Richard Stallworth (ThisIsR@aol.com), December 31, 2002

Answers

Richard -

I have the plans for Wildwood as it existed in early/mid 50's. Even though most of the steam facilities were gone by then, it still does reference some. It shows the sanding facilities on the left side of the lead (as you approach the roundhouse from the north), just shy of half way down the lead. My guess would be that the coaling and water facilities would be nearby.

Additionally, at the south end of the yard, between the two main lines it shows "standpipes" and "waterboxes".

Hope this helps.

Bill Parks

-- Bill Parks (bparks_43@yahoo.com), January 04, 2003.

Richard, the Ocala Model Railroaders' club house, in Ocala, has a complete map of the Wildwood yard. I belive the dates on the yard map are from 1917 through 1964. Any thing you would want to know about the SAL Wildwood yard is on this 2 piece map. You are more than welcome to come down and see the maps. OMRR is open on every Tuesday eveing at 7:00pm in Tuscawilla Park, 821 NE Sanchez Ave. (next door to the city auditoriim) our phone number is (352) 401-0747. Allen Wiener, Ocala, Florida

-- Allen L. Wiener (SouRwy@aol.com), January 02, 2003.