Re: Train in the Rain

gregcoit Wrote:
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> Great pictures Jerry. i especially like snow
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> How does one get to the high bridge?
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> Thanks!

Most folks not riding a train, will walk in from Rockwood. The problem is you would have to walk across the bridge to get to the upgrade side for when it goes to Silverton. I suppose if one wanted an afternoon downgrade shot at the bridge you could do that and stay on the south side without having to cross the bridge. There are a few other nice shots coming back in the afternoon, closer to Rockwood though.

My new bride and I hiked 3 miles from the Ah! Wilderness ranch north of Tacoma in 1981. The first train was doubleheader K-28's. We went to an elevated position and got the first engine crossing the bridge and blowing down the boiler. The second engine pulling the train did the same thing. After clearing they recoupled and were gone. We then walked back toward the ranch and the second train came along about an hour later. We were in a shady spot for that one, so the shot wasn't great.

I suggest going there on a charter, but I suspect they don't do many shots there at the bridge, since there may not be enough room for the 100 or so they take on those trips(D&S specials).

Greg



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/06/2018 09:49AM by Greg Scholl.