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Western Railroad Discussion > Sierra at Canyon TankDate: 03/20/17 14:43 Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: Amtrakdavis22 The Sierra Railroad has always been of special interest for me. Back when I was a kid, I always saw the Sierra trackage along Highway 108 as my family traveled up to our cabin in Mi Wuk Village. Then just after high school, I became a shareholder in the Sierra. For awhile it has been a goal of mine to photograph the remote section of trackage between Cooperstown and Keystone. Last Tuesday, I decided to to head out and see what I could capture.
With little knowledge on the whereabouts of the Fassler Flyer (Oakdale to Sonora train), I headed out on a four mile hike to Canyon Tank. I arrived just after 1pm and began waiting for the faint sound of a westbound train. Approximately 3.5 hours later, SERA 50 came into view. With 9 cars headed down the hill, the Sierra Northern Fassler Flyer gently descends the Oakdale Branch at Canyon Tank. Quigley Creek has given life to this little valley with abundent wildflowers and the sound of frogs playing in the shallow water. Jake Miille Chico, CA Jake Miille Photography Date: 03/20/17 15:44 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: oklachaser Really great shot.
Ronda Thomas Date: 03/20/17 16:28 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: GBW309 Strong work. That is quite a hike!
Dave Date: 03/20/17 16:38 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: photobob Well worth the hike. Its operation like this that might not be around forever. You can always catch the UP on Donner but a shot like yours is special.
Date: 03/20/17 19:34 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: billmeeker Two thumbs up. Done that hike before, it is beautiful in there.
Date: 03/20/17 19:36 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: doge_of_pocopson Really nice -- thank you.
Date: 03/20/17 20:18 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: ns1000 Nice shot!!
Date: 03/20/17 20:20 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: Skygevo Fantastic Shot!Very Interesting Line!
Date: 03/20/17 22:12 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: Fizzboy7 A+. One of CA's best kept secrets.
Date: 03/21/17 05:26 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: atsf121 Wow! That's such a great location, beautiful photo.
Date: 03/21/17 05:37 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: eatontm Very interesting and beautiful scenery.
T Date: 03/21/17 06:06 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: 3rdswitch Great shot and effort.
JB Date: 03/21/17 09:35 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: Coalca That is fantastic.
Date: 03/21/17 11:46 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: Railfan4Christ Congratulations on catching the train. Should be IOTD-if anything just for the hike!
Tom Date: 03/21/17 13:01 Re: Sierra at Canyon Tank Author: JamesSchlinger Excellent shot. Captures the area and time of year very well.
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