Up From Durango

I had to ride up 1,000 feet of elevation gain to get here, but luckily the weather was fine in Southern California for the holiday.


The locomotive is way up in the hills--that's why they set her on the narrow gauge. What you're looking at, in case there's any confusion, is a genuine coal-fired steam engine, complete with a full and formal (if tiny) boiler. It's always fine to spend time with friends. Even if you have to huff and puff to get there.

Riding back home went considerably faster.