Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Wednesday in Wyoming -- September 7, 2016


Trains!  You'll see them all across Wyoming and for a good reason:  the railroad was responsible for the settlement of many of Wyoming's cities.  Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, and Rock Springs, to list a few, owe their existence to the Union Pacific and the development of the transcontinental railroad.

But the UP's east-west rails aren't the only train tracks in Wyoming.  Others travel north-south, stopping at -- among other places -- Douglas.

If you're in the mood to learn more about trains, Douglas now houses the Railroad Interpretive Center where you can view and tour a variety of train cars.

 And, as if that weren't enough, you can enjoy sightings of the jackalope, the mythical creature that calls Douglas its home.


2 comments:

  1. Amanda, very interesting post. We're fascinated with the trains out west and the history. :)

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    1. I'm always amazed when I see how long some of the modern trains are -- literally more than a mile long. It's no fun being stopped at a crossing when they're passing by, but they 're a vital part of the western economy.

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