Eastern Railroad Discussion > X-RBBB Circus Car Movement – 02/24/2018 to Kirby Farm

Incoming Information Received:
Sixteen (16) COACHES from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train stored in Florida over the past months will be on their way to their new home at the Kirby Family Farm in Williston, FL. Rail cars will be kept in their original condition, RBBB Logos intact, will be used as housing for children groups and volunteers taking part in activities at the Kirby Family Farm.
One of the COACHES is from the Blue Unit Circus Train (BUCT) House Number 166, RBBX 40016.
Upon arrival at the Farm: Will involve lifting each rail car by crane from the Florida Northern RR mainline which runs by the Kirby Family Farm in Williston, FL. The rail cars to be placed on a 2,000 foot built track at the Farm, along with the COACHES several of the RB&B&B FLATCARS will be joining them.
No indication of WAGONS accompanying this fantastic movement which, as of now, to take place 24 February 2018.
Hope others will read this and be able to provide Photos and Videos of the transportation movement.

Enjoy. All for now. bcd9 ∑:=) - Transportation Coordinator - Fun Time Attractions. LLC

Upon the termination of both circus trains, it was mentioned on various internet sites, that a list of the rail cars and their new owners would be compiled and published. Has there been such a list generated as to the new owners of the rail cars, other than what has been previously reported?

All for now. bcd9 ∑:=) - TC - FTA, LLC

blackcatd9 Wrote:
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> Upon the termination of both circus trains, it was
> mentioned on various internet sites, that a list
> of the rail cars and their new owners would be
> compiled and published. Has there been such a
> list generated as to the new owners of the rail
> cars, other than what has been previously
> reported?
>
> All for now. bcd9 ∑:=) - TC - FTA, LLC

There is a list; I have a copy which is NOT COMPLETE (is any list hastily compiled in the aftermath of a fast shut-down like that ever complete?). The file is in a CHART configuration and when I tried to copy/paste it to this thread, TO.COM's server immediately sent a RED BAR NOTICE across the top of the page stating it was too big of a file to post. I will try to type out the entire list and post it later as time permits, either later today or perhaps tomorrow. I have been in touch with the car-collection's new owners and they're overjoyed to be receiving these cars: they will indeed preserve them AS-IS for posterity. That's a good thing, as it will teach future generations this part of America's legacy that, at least in static form, will exist after the actual show was forced to close down.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/15/18 09:26 by rbx551985.