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A Little Road Trip
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Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Steven,
These are splendid. The give an immediate representation of a journey with engaging atmosphere.
I need to study them as you’ve captured so much detail and drama in apparently otherwise quiet and impressive scenes!
Asher
These are splendid. The give an immediate representation of a journey with engaging atmosphere.
I need to study them as you’ve captured so much detail and drama in apparently otherwise quiet and impressive scenes!
Asher
Maggie Terlecki
Moderator
Wonderful photographs. The second one is so intriguing. What and where is that? It's incredible!
Steven Sinski
Active member
That is the Devils Tower in Wyoming. It was used as a prop in the movie "Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind". It is an incredible piece of nature's artistic work.
Maggie Terlecki
Moderator
Steven, now I remember! Something about it felt familiar, but then I was confused and thought, no way, I don't know. It's incredible for sure!
Steven Sinski
Active member
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Steven,
What’s the story about this amazing rock formation……
….the head and the intriguing “window”?
Asher
What’s the story about this amazing rock formation……
….the head and the intriguing “window”?
Asher
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
…..and tgr mysterious hand!!
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Steven Sinski
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Crazy Horse Memorial - Wikipedia
Steven Sinski
Active member
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Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Such a beautifully restored locomotive, Steven. I am so impressed!
Can it actually move or is this in a museum?
Asher
Can it actually move or is this in a museum?
Asher
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
From Wikipedia
“The Jupiter was built in September 1868 by the Schenectady Locomotive Works of New York, along with four other engines of identical specifications, numbered 61, 62, 63, and 84, named the Storm, Whirlwind, and Leviathan, and Gazelle, respectively. These were then dismantled and sailed to San Francisco, California, loaded onto a river barge, and sent to the Central Pacific headquarters in Sacramento. After reassembly they were commissioned into service on March 20, 1869.”
So, Steven, this one is a replica of the original. But does it run?
Asher
“The Jupiter was built in September 1868 by the Schenectady Locomotive Works of New York, along with four other engines of identical specifications, numbered 61, 62, 63, and 84, named the Storm, Whirlwind, and Leviathan, and Gazelle, respectively. These were then dismantled and sailed to San Francisco, California, loaded onto a river barge, and sent to the Central Pacific headquarters in Sacramento. After reassembly they were commissioned into service on March 20, 1869.”
So, Steven, this one is a replica of the original. But does it run?
Asher
Steven Sinski
Active member
on the way home. shot in Oberlin, Kansas just at sunriseView attachment 11091
both engines are replicas of the originals that were scrapped after relatively short service for $1000. these replicas are fully operational and give demonstrations at the Promontory Point NPS Park.
yes, both replicas are fully operational and demonstrated daily at the park.