Monday, May 28, 2012

Choo Choo Day-Day 48

The temperature continues to drop as the low and high today were 42F and 60F.  It rained off and on all day on the drive up Interstate 15.  I decided that I would stop in Promontory to visit Golden Spike National Historic Site and am glad I did.  I have always been fascinated with our Railroads especially when it is as historic as this site.  Some little known facts; the four (4) spikes used to complete the first Transcontinental Railroad, number one was "Arizona Iron-Silver-Gold", number two was the "Second Gold Spike" worth $200 in 1869 dollars, number three was the "Nevada Silver", and number four was the "Last Spike" worth $350 in 1869 dollars.  All but the "Second Gold Spike" have been recovered.  Lori, I can understand why your Dad and Brother worked on the Railroad, I know I would have liked to.  Gasoline purchased today was above the average at $3.779/gallon.
I am not sure of my plans tomorrow as yet, maybe backtrack and see Craters of the Moon.
Enjoy Memorial Day folks!

The Traveller

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