City officials in Ethridge are considering the removal of a train that currently occupies space next to city hall. During a meeting of the city commission held on March 17, Mayor Dallas Luna expressed the intention to gauge interest from potential buyers who might want to take the train off the city’s hands. The commission members have voiced concerns regarding the train’s lack of utility and its failure to fulfill any significant purpose for the community. Additionally, they are apprehensive about the potential costs associated with future maintenance and safety issues that could arise from keeping the train in its current location.
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