First this happened:
Then it was summer again.
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Commemorative Train
More train geeking. Amtrak engine 156, with the “Phase 1” 40-year anniversary commemorative paint job, on the California Zephyr route. This engine has been heading back and forth between Chicago, IL and Emeryville, CA for several weeks now.
Seems like every train has had some special train car in tow. The Zephyr often shuttles Amtrak equipment between California and their shop in Beech Grove, Indiana.
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April 24, 2014: AMTK 156 Eastbound near Tolland, Colorado. Amtrak California #90225 Cabbage Car in tow.
In a nutshell
Work is still very busy, with both businesses. I wish I had a little more time for the things I like, especially hiking and photography now that Spring is here.
Here’s what I’ve been up to (lots of photos and not much text):
Remember the big piles of wood, waiting to be lit on fire? Here’s the smoldering remains of one:
The slash pile is still smoldering after days. Note the heat has kept the snow melted.
They burned all of the piles over the winter.
