Monday, December 27, 2010

Everyone loves a goat!

According to the guide book, the structure is 200 feet high and 750 feet long. It is purported to be the longest curved trestle in the country (world?). Several attempts by vandals to burn it down have failed (obviously). Rumor has it the trestle has been used by Navy Seals for demolition training (sure hope they do a better job in time of war). While it isn't possible to pick out the damage from this vantage point, it is evident to anyone looking over the rail from on top. Nevertheless, the trestle seems to be very rigid... of course the real test would be when 100's of tons of rolling iron cross it at speed. From: http://www.stowell.org/goatcanyon97/goat9.htm

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Across Carrizo Gorge

The Carizzo Gorge Railway (NOTE: Mission Impossible Theme for The Impossible Railroad)