Crew change time and another round of tourists load up in downtown Anchorage for a run north to McKinley. In addition to the usual named passenger trains that run on a daily basis during the summer, Saturdays also see several additional cruise ship passenger trains making runs around the state as seen here. I researched the company seen on the flank of the bus to see what sort of Alaska travel packages they offer, and after seeing what a 15-day "Grand Alaska" package costs, let's just say it reminded me how fortunate I am that I get to live in this state and that I get paid to do so!
Trains don't run themselves--they're ultimately run by people. This album showcases the hardworking folks that make railroads work, as well as emphasizing the size of these great machines in comparison to their masters. All photos must include a visible h
