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
great pics of the trains....
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