Tag Archives: Railroads
Tracking through autumn
End of the line
History on the Bearskin Trail
With its gorgeous views of northern Wisconsin, and easy biking, there is a lot to love about the Bearskin State Trail. What I love the most however, is the wonderful history that looms over the trail. It was built on a former Milwaukee Road rail bed (and 13 trestles). As you enter at the trail head in Minocqua and cross the trestle over Lake Minocqua, it’s easy to get thrown back in time.
Rail dreams
The February doldrums have me looking at a photo I took a few weeks ago, and dreaming of far off destinations. Traveling by rail, of course.
Soo Line
Faded paint from a fallen flag.
Steam special
Chicago & North Western engine 1385, heading the Prosperity Special in the spring of 1982.
Evening run through Madison
Wisconsin & Southern freight train crosses over Monona Bay.
Crossroad
Railroad lantern
I bought myself a New Year’s present at the antique mall yesterday. It’s from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railway (The Milwaukee Road).