RFO-HerlongTrainSale_Full.pdf

The City of Leesburg, Florida is seeking offers for the purchase of a historic 1920 Baldwin Locomotive and coal car located at Herlong Park. Interested parties can submit proposals outlining their organization's information, intentions with the locomotive, relocation plans, monetary offer, and restoration capabilities. The locomotive, previously used by the Cummer Lumber Company, was involved in transporting logs and lumber in Florida until the Lacoochee Mill closed in the 1960s. The City is open to various offer types, including ownership transfer with removal or maintenance responsibilities. The City Manager will present offers to the City Commission for selection, with the City reserving the right to reject offers if deemed necessary. Interested parties are encouraged to inspect the property before submitting offers. The locomotive details include its specifications and historical background, highlighting its role in the transportation of logs in Florida.