This is how it started back in september 2002.

First attempt to lay track.

First Hobo on the train.

Track laying with the new #6 Aristo turnout.

Steamer on the tracks

First winter. Track clearing

Then the water came in the spring.

The Black canyon flooded with water.

The Black canyon under normal conditions.

Japanese split stone.

First track ready!!!!

Pedestrian.

Pedestrian crossing.

Easy accessible.

Started with the mountain.

Here is the tunnel entrance planned.

Even my wife is working to get the job done.

Would this grade work??????

Tunnel base at a small grade.

The "Rockeys" are arriving.

I have to move all that stone.

Test train for the tunnel.

Trials.

The mountain starts to grow .

Tunnel elements.

Tunnel is ready for the tracks.

Tunnel is covered with a folio.

Plants arriving.

Creating a mountain.

Balanced Rock.

Creating a Arch.

My wife on the mountain.

Electrical power installation.

Part of the reversing loop.

Trials on the track.

At the Maria pass.

GP9 and GP38-2 waiting for the next assignment.

Ready for departure.

Rain flooding the entire GNCL

The rain drowns even the turnouts

Super chief derailed after a loose coupling.

No damage at the cars noticed.

Sunlight shines on the cars

Super Chief details.

I like to ride on this train!!!

Shining throughout the night.

Relaying track and turnouts.

Power cable next to the slope to the pass.

Entering the station from the old mountain track.

Cleaning snow and ice.

Arriving new to the GNCL.

Harsh winter time.

The new PA-1 and PB-1 show what they are worth.

Beautiful pictures of the super chief.

Entering the station.

The spur of the snow plow clearly seen.

Downhill.

Last car.

Snow is almost touching the car.

Busy and the snow starts.

Will the trains keep their schedule?

Till next time!!!!