I would like to see what you think are the coolest photos that you have seen. I found this one yesterday. Here's the description that came with it.
March 9, 1934 When Boulder Dam folks viewed the new Union Pacifc train. A modern steam train came to Boulder Dam during its construction. The train was built using the "streamline" design that was popular at that time.
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Interesting and cool photo Madison. It looks so precarious clinging to that hillside.
Interesting and cool photo Madison. It looks so precarious clinging to that hillside.
Yes it is, and I would have never done that, but keep in mind that the whole train, which included the 600 H.P. engine, and two coaches weighted less then one heavyweight Pullman coach, and that was one of the statistical advantages, which contributed to it's popularity.
That looks like a tunnel in front of the train and to the right hiding behind that rock outcropping.
Rick
That looks like a tunnel in front of the train and to the right hiding behind that rock outcropping.
Rick
From the shadows, I would guess this photo was taken from the north side looking west. I don't believe there were any tunnels in that location.
I'm pretty sure that if there was a tunnel in the dam before they completed it, the concrete would be very weak, and would break. I think this was a trestle built to supply goods to the Construction site, with the track ending there.
What are some of the coolest photos you have seen?
I'm pretty sure that if there was a tunnel in the dam before they completed it, the concrete would be very weak, and would break. I think this was a trestle built to supply goods to the Construction site, with the track ending there.
What are some of the coolest photos you have seen?
I agree with you completely. There would be no value in a tunnel in that location.
I agree with Madison and am surprised that U.P. would send its new M10000 Streamliner right up next to Boulder Dam under construction. Could have been some kind of publicity photo for two modern icons of those days: the most modern train next to the most modern hydroelectric dam. Or something.
Perhaps not all that cool, but I do have a soft spot for the Wisconsin Dells, Las Vegas of the Upper Midwest. The land were scenic wonder and monumental kitsch joyfully cohabitate.
This is a H H Bennett photo dated 1857, crossing the Wisconsin, route of the Milwaukee...
A somewhat more recent view from the South-West of the same bridge...
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