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