Trains. I love trains and train history. On the Historic Iron Goat
Trail near Leavenworth, WA the three of us, and Clovey, had a close look
at a distant time in train history. One of the last and most
triumphant portions of The Great Northern Railway was the segment that
crossed the Cascade Mountains at Stevens Pass, which was completed in
1900. We walked along snow sheds, tunnels and bridges of this pass.
Walking among railway built by hand over 100 years ago was an incredible
experience. Improvements to the rail were prompted by numerous delays
and a tragic accident caused by an avalanche. A new eight mile tunnel
soon replaced the old segment in 1929.
Click here to read more about the Iron Goat railway segment
Trains. I love trains and train history. On the Historic Iron Goat
Trail near Leavenworth, WA the three of us, and Clovey, had a close look
at a distant time in train history. One of the last and most
triumphant portions of The Great Northern Railway was the segment that
crossed the Cascade Mountains at Stevens Pass, which was completed in
1900. We walked along snow sheds, tunnels and bridges of this pass.
Walking among railway built by hand over 100 years ago was an incredible
experience. Improvements to the rail were prompted by numerous delays
and a tragic accident caused by an avalanche. A new eight mile tunnel
soon replaced the old segment in 1929. Click here to read more about the Iron Goat railway segment
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