OK, OK, now I need to figure this out... I'm guessing it is one of the Colorado narrow gauge railroads..... This isn't Silverton is it? I've seen this view -- but...
Mark
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OK, OK, now I need to figure this out... I'm guessing it is one of the Colorado narrow gauge railroads..... This isn't Silverton is it? I've seen this view -- but...
Mark
.......and Mark, he must be doing the same to you. Rather than pick the entire Denver & Rio Grande, I'm saying Elk Park Station, CO, near the Silverton end of the Durango to Silverton railroad, at an elevation of 8,300', and being a regular stop on the narrow gauge line. My logic is the tracks are clearly in regular use, nearby peaks are well above timberline, and the station area itself appears to be fairly close to timberline.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
And, I thought of that rail line before seeing Mark's post within which he boldly pondered the entire line.......Honest.
Nice stuff, Kestrel. Now I've GOT to get back to work.
Foy
Changing pace from geology, and throwing in some gratuitous roadside fun.
This one should be easy:
That peak in the background is what is selling me on Silverton. There are some buildings missing from Silverton -- I can't remember when I was there last -- but I've been studying Corbis photos of the surrounding mountains and the layout of the highway behind the station makes me think that this could be Silverton.... (But I agree, this is a vexing photo).Quote:
Originally Posted by Foy
Mark
Michael,
Yes, thanks we needed an easier one....
Now, I REALLY have to go back to work!
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...er-300x189.jpg Is this a ghost convention or what? and Where?
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Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
......at the Burning Man gathering, Gerlach, NV.
Foy
Foy, Nope not at Gerlach -- The playa lacks that much vegetation...Quote:
Originally Posted by Foy
How goes the tax prep business? I wonder if our CPA has forgotten us this year....
You are correct, the photo is of Silverton, Colorado. The building is along the rail line just before the end of the line where passengers are dropped off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
There used to be a Quonset Hut just to the east of that building and had that been in the frame I would've recognized long before this.
But that peak is pretty distinctive....
Good one!
Mark