Person vs Train: People Who Use Their Brains Know Who Wins That One

From mercurynews.com today:
Finding trouble by the tracks

“…What needs to change, Caltrain officials said, is the public’s attitude toward the train.…”

No; really??? How could that possibly be?

Boxcar!

Bob & I went to a presentation at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History this evening. On the way home, Bob noticed what he thought was a railroad car on a flatbed carrier in the 7-11 parking lot in Scotts Valley. A quick U-turn at the next intersection and left turn into the parking lot proved him right, in spades!!

The car was an 1870s-era 2' gauge boxcar coming from Colorado to Roaring Camp. Given the history of the railroads in the San Lorenzo Valley, and the wording on various of the trucks and wheels, Bob thinks it highly likely that the boxcar is probably coming home.

The truck driver reported that the same outfit was also shipping a flatcar to Roaring Camp.

Roaring Camp Railroads
Graham Hill Rd.
P.O. Box G-1
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4484
The hours/schedule vary by time of year and train.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E. Cliff Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 420-6115 (general information number)
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission:
Adults: $2.50
Seniors: $1.50
Youth (under 18): Free
Museum Members: Free

Is it Time For a Career Change??

I’m seriously tempted…

Modoc Railroad Academy