A color photograph taken in Echo Canyon. The Union Pacific is seen on the left side of the frame while Echo Canyon Road is on the right side. The walls of the canyon tower overhead—also on the right side.

Echo Canyon, near Death’s Rock

This is one of the most scenic of spots along the entire route of the Pacific Railroad. The UP, racing to meet the CP, built through here in the first months of 1869.

October 29th 2011

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Color photograph taken in Tunnel Seven of Central Pacific Railroad over Donner Summit, Tunnel Eight in the distance.

Tunnel 7, Donner Summit
Former route of the Central Pacific Railroad
Part of the first transcontinental railroad in the US
Built 1867, 20 years after Donner Party
Taken 10-7-11

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A color photograph taken at the Dale Creek Trestle Site. This is a fabled locale on the Union Pacific portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Near Old Sherman, Wyoming, access to this site is restricted with it being on private property. The image shows footings near Dale Creek, which is all that remains of the massive bridge (first built of timber, later of iron and steel). Image by Richard Koenig; taken on October 29th 2010.

Dale Creek Trestle Site

This is a fabled locale on the Union Pacific portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Near Old Sherman, Wyoming, access to this site is restricted with it being on private property.

Oct 29, 2010

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