4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (63)
Trail of '98 (1898).
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:35 AM•Views: 22
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (64)
Trail of '98 (1898).
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:35 AM•Views: 21
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (66)
The railroad has a fleet of 20 diesel electric locomotives, ALCO (1960's) and GE (1950's). The GE's have been modernized the last few years
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:37 AM•Views: 23
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (68)
This steel bridge was built in 1901. The steel portion of it replaced the original wooden bridge used when the railroad was completed July 29, 1900.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:37 AM•Views: 20
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (70)
Part of the original wood section was used. When used it was the tallest cantilever bridge in the world. It was used till 1969, when it was replaced by the tunnel at MP 18.8.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:38 AM•Views: 25
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (73)
Imagine having to hike up that narrow canyon carrying 60 pounds or so. Now imagine 20-30 trips to accumulate your 2,000 pounds. Gold fever!!
All these shots were taken through the train car window. The train generally reached speeds of 25 MPH (my guess), so there is motion blurring in the foregrounds.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:40 AM•Views: 20
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (77S_H)
Now imagine building a 10 foot wide roadbed and tracks on the side of these mountains. Finally, imagine doing so in the winter at -60°F!!! Most of the work was done by prospectors to earn a grubstake for their one ton of supplies.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:41 AM•Views: 23
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (79S_H aS)
Beautiful country, though. Rugged, but beautiful.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:42 AM•Views: 23
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (85Tone Shad)
The car and bus road across the canyon at a wide spot
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:46 AM•Views: 24
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (87)
The right of way was originally set to 10 feet wide because the steepness of the cliffs.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:48 AM•Views: 23
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (90)
This is near Inspiration Point, a favorite for early photographers. It is 17 miles up into the mountains from Skagway, with a view of Lynn Canal, Mt. Harding, and the Chilkat Range.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 11:48 AM•Views: 21
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (103s)
Looking back at the Tunnel Mountain tunnel. The tunnel portal is at the left end of the trestl, which means I just missed it.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 12:00 PM•Views: 23
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (103s)
Looking back at the Tunnel Mountain tunnel. The tunnel portal is at the left end of the trestle.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 12:00 PM•Views: 21
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (106)
Skagway River shot from inside the window.
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 12:01 PM•Views: 24
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4 Skagway&YukonRouteRR (117)
Crossing the East Fork of the Skagway River
Capture Date: Aug 6, 2017 12:25 PM•Views: 22
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