This was a fabulous experience. One of the best I've had. The Central Pacific RR, starting in 1862 built eastward and in 1868 joined up with the Union Pacific in Utah to create the first transcontinental link. This museum depicts this great effort as well as some wonderful examples of western railroad passenger cars and motive power. I was lucky enough to get the bottom picture out at the turntable behind the museum, It shows a tank type steam engine, a small industrial diesel, and in the distance an Amtrak late generation locomotive. Three generations in one shot.
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sounds like the trip just paid for itself right here!
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