Esther

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Posted: 11 Jan 2023


Taken: 26 May 2015

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1/500 f/13.0 43.0 mm ISO 800

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The Old Steel Bridge (in use 1909-1969) (Explored)

The Old Steel Bridge (in use 1909-1969) (Explored)
On the White Pass and Yukon Route

"Built in 1898 as a way to expedite travel during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad is a three-foot-wide narrow gauge railroad that climbs from sea level to almost 3,000 feet in the first 20 miles. An engineering marvel, it features two tunnels and travels over sky-high trestles and bridges. Considered an impossible feat, the railway was completed in 26 months by blasting through the mountains with 450 tons of explosives. The 110-mile railroad was officially completed when a final golden spike was hammered into place on July 29, 1900, in Carcross, Yukon. Fully restored, the comfortable passenger coaches feature large picture windows and are pulled by diesel locomotives"

www.princess.com/ports-excursions/skagway-alaska-excursions/white-pass-scenic-railway

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Gudrun, Marco F. Delminho, Nouchetdu38, cammino and 11 other people have particularly liked this photo


12 comments - The latest ones
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Crikey! I bet the loss of human life was high! Thanks for the notes - a superb shot!
15 months ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Impressive bridge and engineering feat.
15 months ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Remarquable et impressionnant ce magnifique pont
qui je pense à bien servi lors de la ruée vers l'or.
Bonne et agréable journée.
15 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Excellent image
15 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Impressive bridge; well captured Esther.
15 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding capture! Stay well!

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15 months ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Fantastic old bridge
15 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Das ist ja schon gewaltig,wie sie das früher so aufgestellt haben,eine ganz tolle Aufnahme liebe Esther :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
15 months ago.
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A truly impressive bridge, Esther!
15 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
What a beautiful and impressive looking old bridge - with an interesting history too.
15 months ago.
 Frank J Casella
Frank J Casella
Wonderful perspective .. if those rails could talk ...
15 months ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Yes, Indeed.
15 months ago.

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