When I saw these sandhill cranes, I imagined them patiently waiting to hop on the next train that comes along, and taking a nice ride through the countryside together.
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Madison Train Depot
Last weekend I attended a fascinating walking tour of Madison’s west rail corridor (from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation) that ended with a visit to the former Milwaukee Road depot.
View more →Railroad tracks
Every time I cross these tracks while biking the Capital City State Trail, I’m compelled to stop and take a photo. Every single time.
Tracking through a wintery mix
Railing toward sunset
C&NW Railway lantern
Last week I came across this antique from my favorite railroad, The Chicago & North Western Railway, and just had to buy it. Looking at the lamp, I wonder about all of the people who carried and used it while working for the C&NW. Where along the tracks of the railroad did this lamp light their way?
View more →Bridging the trail
I spent some time photographing the former Chicago & North Western Railway bridge on the Great River State Trail. The bridge crosses the Black River, just before it flows into the Mississippi.
View more →C&NW Lakefront Station in miniature
At the Mad City Model Railroad show last weekend, there was an N-scale layout that featured an excellent model of the Chicago & North Western Railway’s lakefront station in Milwaukee. It was created by modelers of Midwest Modutrak, and they deservedly won the award for best layout of the show.
View more →Wintry mix crossing
Tracking through autumn
