Another California Zephyr Ride-along!

Mark Watson Aug 10, 2011

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  1. Mark Watson

    Mark Watson TrainBoard Member

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    Going to my hometown Lincoln, Nebraska for a visit. :)
     
    Mark Watson, Aug 11, 2011
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  2. Mark Watson

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    In a few minutes we'll be crossing:[​IMG]
     
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  3. Mark Watson

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    The photobucket mobile app is working great. :) [​IMG]
     
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  4. Mark Watson

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    This is where all the locos go. ;) :p[​IMG]
     
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  5. Mark Watson

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    Well I had a bit of a nap and now we're in Sacramento. :)
     
    Mark Watson, Aug 11, 2011
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  6. SteamDonkey74

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    Totally jealous of your trip, but I am happy you are sharing it with us.
     
    SteamDonkey74, Aug 11, 2011
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  7. Mark Watson

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    A lot of snow removal equipment out on display... During the summer...[​IMG]
     
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  8. Mark Watson

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    I just saw a llama. :p.
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Mark Watson

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    The Westbound Zephyr should be near.
     
    Mark Watson, Aug 11, 2011
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  11. ScooterX

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    Great pictures Mark! I'll be taking the Eastbound Zephyr from Emeryville to Denver in March. Is the scenery better from the left (north) side of the train or the right side, or equally nice for either?
     
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  12. Mark Watson

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    [​IMG]
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Mark Watson

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    Got a signal back. :)One more from Roseville. [​IMG]These are using my iPhone camera taken hurriedly (is that right? Hurriedly? Sounds weird :p) through the thick windows.
     
    Mark Watson, Aug 11, 2011
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  15. Mark Watson

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    Just passed Cisco. Donner lake is just up ahead. :)
     
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  16. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Nice stuff from Roseville. Have fun on your ride, I look forward to extensive coverage!
     
    HemiAdda2d, Aug 11, 2011
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  17. Hytec

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    Oh WOW....This Is Neat!!!!
     
    Hytec, Aug 11, 2011
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  18. BoxcabE50

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    Nice to see a memory. Don't tell anyone, or out will come the yellow yuck. :tb-wacky:
     
    BoxcabE50, Aug 11, 2011
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  19. Mark Watson

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    Now in Truckee. Shot this just after the horseshoe curve that is just after Donner Lake:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI70GYMxtYU
    [video=youtube;uI70GYMxtYU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI70GYMxtYU[/video]

    (Since I'm on my phone I cant view embedded videos... Did it work?)
     
    Mark Watson, Aug 11, 2011
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  20. Mark Watson

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    [​IMG]
     
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