070728 - Buckskin Joe's
July 28, 2007
Buckskin Joe’s – Canon City, Colorado
Today we took another train ride that was in stark and direct contrast to the luxury liner and great cuisine that we experienced yesterday.
In fact, we didn’t have to be lifted up into the car, we just stepped down into it. There was no concierge or porter, just an engineer that could be seen sitting upright in his engine and looking a bit like Santa Claus in overalls.
Peter was a bit disappointed to find that there was no food service on this train, so I threw a few dog biscuits on the floor of the seat in front of me and he quickly boarded.
This miniature railroad traveled on very narrow gauge track and over some classic wooden bridges that gave us a thrill as we clickity-clacked and swayed over them. As exciting as our previous train ride thru the bottom of gorge was, this train got us close to, but not quite eye level with the bridge. As we came around a critical turn, the bridge and gorge came into full view and there was a collective and harmonious chorus of “AAAAAAAAAAAAH” from the riders. We stopped at a platform for photo opportunities and then returned to the station.
Buckskin Joe’s is a reconstruction of an old west town complete with buildings representing the trades and activities of the times including stables, the undertaker, doctor’s and sheriff’s office and actors playing their parts for our entertainment.
We did miss the daily hanging since it was at the end of the day and we were getting tired.
Canon City turned out to be a very interesting and educational experience. Glad we stopped.
Till next time,
Buckskin Joe’s – Canon City, Colorado
Today we took another train ride that was in stark and direct contrast to the luxury liner and great cuisine that we experienced yesterday.
In fact, we didn’t have to be lifted up into the car, we just stepped down into it. There was no concierge or porter, just an engineer that could be seen sitting upright in his engine and looking a bit like Santa Claus in overalls.
Peter was a bit disappointed to find that there was no food service on this train, so I threw a few dog biscuits on the floor of the seat in front of me and he quickly boarded.
This miniature railroad traveled on very narrow gauge track and over some classic wooden bridges that gave us a thrill as we clickity-clacked and swayed over them. As exciting as our previous train ride thru the bottom of gorge was, this train got us close to, but not quite eye level with the bridge. As we came around a critical turn, the bridge and gorge came into full view and there was a collective and harmonious chorus of “AAAAAAAAAAAAH” from the riders. We stopped at a platform for photo opportunities and then returned to the station.
Buckskin Joe’s is a reconstruction of an old west town complete with buildings representing the trades and activities of the times including stables, the undertaker, doctor’s and sheriff’s office and actors playing their parts for our entertainment.
We did miss the daily hanging since it was at the end of the day and we were getting tired.
Canon City turned out to be a very interesting and educational experience. Glad we stopped.
Till next time,
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