May 10, 1869, a ceremonial gold spike was tapped to complete the first transcontinental railroad in the world, setting off celebrations across the US and the world. The Central Pacific Railroad working from Sacramento and the Union Pacific working from Omaha completed what was considered an impossible project in opening up the west to trade and travel and economic development. The two locomotives pictured were re-recreated to original specifications for the National Historic site. At specified times of the day, they roll out, one at a time, to face each other at the original site. The Jupiter is a steam engine fueled by wood, and the No. 119 is fueled by coal. And yes, they are painted to represent the original colors. Very informative and interesting.
With Barney and Della as tour guides, we then traveled into Idaho to Malad City for lunch and back to Ogden on a scenic route that included several stops. One was a humorous lane that featured dozens of old cowboy boots topping fence posts. Also stopped at a farm operated by friends of Barney and Della, which has several hundred acres and dairy cows. Also enjoyed a visit to a cheese factory store and loaded up on some very inexpensive, delicious products. We didn't realize that this area was such an incredible agricultural resource.
Last stop was at Willard Bay Gardens, the wonderful nursery/landscaping business owned by Barney and Della. They have a great view of Willard Peak in back and a great sunset view over Willard Bay in front - Willard Bay is a fresh water lake that is separated from the Great Salt Lake by a system of dikes.
May 10, 1869, a ceremonial gold spike was tapped to complete the first transcontinental railroad in the world, setting off celebrations across the US and the world. The Central Pacific Railroad working from Sacramento and the Union Pacific working from Omaha completed what was considered an impossible project in opening up the west to trade and travel and economic development. The two locomotives pictured were re-recreated to original specifications for the National Historic site. At specified times of the day, they roll out, one at a time, to face each other at the original site. The Jupiter is a steam engine fueled by wood, and the No. 119 is fueled by coal. And yes, they are painted to represent the original colors. Very informative and interesting.
With Barney and Della as tour guides, we then traveled into Idaho to Malad City for lunch and back to Ogden on a scenic route that included several stops. One was a humorous lane that featured dozens of old cowboy boots topping fence posts. Also stopped at a farm operated by friends of Barney and Della, which has several hundred acres and dairy cows. Also enjoyed a visit to a cheese factory store and loaded up on some very inexpensive, delicious products. We didn't realize that this area was such an incredible agricultural resource.
Last stop was at Willard Bay Gardens, the wonderful nursery/landscaping business owned by Barney and Della. They have a great view of Willard Peak in back and a great sunset view over Willard Bay in front - Willard Bay is a fresh water lake that is separated from the Great Salt Lake by a system of dikes.
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