1020 Lumia - Hiking the switchback going up Pikes Peak 6-2015

R855 PRG under restoration in our shed.

Colorado Springs - Garden of the Gods National Natural Landmark - one of the large sandstone extrusion geological formations, with Pikes Peak in the distance.

gummi cape

Western Pacific X3506W approaching Quincy Jct CA late in the afternoon on October 10, 1982. Ouincy Jct is on the WP line that goes through the Feather River Canyon.

Vintage steam class loco WP AKBAR chuffing its way out of Delhi Cant railway station

In storage around Chicago

Jardin du château d'eau, Sète.

Western Pacific caboose on the rear of a military train in Las Vegas.

Bob Jordan photo

WP 762 was built in April 1969. It is seen here making a visit to Denver around 1971 or so. In 1972, it would be renumbered to 3062. The unit would make it to the UP roster in the 1982 merger. It wouldn't be on it for long as 3062 was retired in 1983 and sold for scrap in 1984.

Denver, CO

Circa 1971

Train of the Day

8/1/20

cold winter morning