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Arrival
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When you arrive at the Eagle Point Railroad, before you
unload and / or set up, we ask that you go to the Depot to
sign the waiver required by the club's insurance and the
property owner. If you plan to operate a train, you must
take the "open book" engineers test. You can also use
this opportunity to gather additional information and get
answers to any questions you might have.
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Unloading / Loading
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There are 3 places to unload locomotives and rolling stock:
(1) This unloader is located in the main parking lot. It
is a drive through facility with an adjustable height 17'
08" long transfer table. Several vehicles can be handled
simultaneously. The transfer table feeds an elevated
service track and two tracks leading to the railroad. This
facility is particularly beneficial for diesels, electrics,
and rolling stock. Engines and rolling stock need to be
moved to Cowan Yard or Eagle Point Yard.
(2) This unloader is on the south side of the parking lot.
There are two positions for vehicles in front of the 8'
long transfer table with a hydraulic lift. The single
track feeds both the steaming bays and the Eagle Point
Yard.
(3) This single track facility uses a ramp to bring a
steam engine directly to the turntable and roundhouse.
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Steaming Bays
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There are 9 steaming bays up to 20' long equipped with
water, electricity, and air.
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Maintenance Shed
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There is a covered service track located next to the Eagle
Point Yard equipped with an overhead lift, electricity, and
lights.
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Service Tracks
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There are two elevated Service tracks, one at Number 1
Transfer Table, and one at Cowan Yard.
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Charging
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There is power at Eagle Point Yard and Cowan Yard for
charging electric locomotives.
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Steam Water
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Water for steam engines is at the Eagle Point steaming bays
and yards, Saddleback, Cumberland, Daus, and Coalmont.
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Depot
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The Depot has a kitchen equipped with a stove / oven, two
microwaves, a convection oven, a refrigerator with limited
storage, tables for indoor eating and two flush toilets.
In the basement, there are two rooms for sleeping - first
come, first serve. You need to bring your own cot and
supplies. In the nearby Shop Building, there is a toilet
and shower. CSME gratefully accepts donations to help
offset the cost of operating this facility.
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Parking
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Please check at the Depot for current parking
instructions. Also, please be respectful of the limited
parking facilities by parking as near to the neighboring
vehicle as is practical.
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Off-Site RV and
Hotels
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R & R Campground
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Around 17 miles from the railroad
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23876 US Highway 127
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Dunlap, TN 37327
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(704) 562-1182
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The Honey Bee Motel
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Around 10 miles from the railroad
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16166 Rankin Avenue
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Dunlap, TN 37327
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(423) 904-6720
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Mountain Inn & Suites
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Around 11 miles from the railroad
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17260 Rankin Avenue
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Dunlap, TN 37327
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(423) 949-2184
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Cozy Cabins & Cottages
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Around 35 miles from the railroad
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1537 Archie Rhinehart Parkway
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Spencer, TN 38585
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(931) 946-3144
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