Six Gun Territory facts for kids
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| Location | Silver Springs, Florida, United States |
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| Status | Closed |
| Opened | February 2, 1963 |
| Closed | January 1, 1984 |
Six Gun Territory was a fun theme park in Silver Springs, Florida, USA. It was designed to look like an old Wild West town. The park opened its doors on February 2, 1963, and welcomed visitors for many years. It closed on January 1, 1984.
Exploring Six Gun Territory
Six Gun Territory was a place where you could step back in time. It felt like walking into a cowboy movie! The park had many exciting things to see and do. It was a popular spot for families and kids who loved the Wild West.
The Six Gun Railway
One of the most exciting parts of Six Gun Territory was its very own train! It was called the Southern Railway & Six Gun. This train was a narrow gauge railroad. This means its tracks were closer together than regular train tracks. It was like a smaller, special train.
The train station from Six Gun Territory is now at Kirby Family Farm in Williston, Florida. This farm also has its own trains. Every year, they host a special event called the Six Gun Territory Wild West Weekend and Reunion. It's a chance for people to remember the old park.
The Park's Steam Engines
The Six Gun Territory train used two amazing steam locomotives. These are trains that run on steam power, like old-fashioned engines. Here's a look at them:
| Number | Image | Type | Builder | Notes |
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| 4 |  |
4-4-0 | Crown Metal Products | After the park closed, this train went to the Historic Jefferson Railway. Later, it was sold to Warner Bros. and displayed in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2017, it moved to the Kirby Family Farm in Williston, Florida, where you can see it today. |
| 7 |  |
4-4-0 | Crown Metal Products | This train also went to the Historic Jefferson Railway in Jefferson, Texas. It worked there until 2019. The next year, it was sold to the Kirby Family Farm, joining its old friend, Engine No. 4. |
