Dear Adam, I loved your pictures. I note that you used a Nikon camera but did you use a Leica 24mm lens or a Nikon zoom? My great Grandfather was an engineer in the 19th century, the period of great railroad expansion, and my grandmother told me that he worked on the grade line for this rail. I have pictures of him working on the western railroads in the 1870s. I will attach one. He is standing on the platform near the engine. He died while working on the Northern Pacific Railroad in the late 1880s. His name was Washington Dunn, he lived in Lock Haven Penna, and you can goggle him for more information. One of the members of our group delivered newspapers to our house there in Lock Haven. I loved your photos and think you framed them very well. You also choose the best time when the Aspin are in their yellow phase before the leaves drop. I have always wanted to go on this trip but never in the west enough to make it. Now it is impossible since I live in Korea. Another ride I recommend is the Cog Railway ride up Mount Washington. It is spectacular. They even use trains that date from the 1800s. Well thank you for the wonderful pictures. I do not understand why people would not be overjoyed on a trip like this even if it is cold and wet. Oh well we are all different. Sincerely, George in Korea.
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