Took a little train ride
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in Ely, Nevada. There's not much to Ely other than the Kennicott mine. It has been there for decades and just about everything in town revolves around it. The train was how they carried the ore from the mine in times gone by. Some years back a group renewed the train, offering short runs as a tourist thing. They offer dinner trips and star-gazing trips. Ely sits on US 50, which has been designated the "loneliest road in America." It is a LONG way to anywhere else! And there's not much in Ely. I go there for an art show and always make money. This year it was exceptionally good!
This is engine 93, a steam engine from the early 1900's.
The coal car wasn't very full, but then we weren't going very far.
Some old ore cars on display.
Rounding a bend along the way.
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MosheR
Loc: New York City
AzPicLady wrote:
in Ely, Nevada. There's not much to Ely other tha... (show quote)
So you lean out the window and patiently wait for the train to go around a bend. Been there. Really nice shots Kathy.
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MosheR wrote:
So you lean out the window and patiently wait for the train to go around a bend. Been there. Really nice shots Kathy.
Thanks. I took this from the open car. Had to get people out of the way.
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DougS wrote:
I agree, that is an excellent set!
Thanks, Doug. I appreciate that.
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