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Friday, July 31, 2015

Holscher's Hub: Alaska Railroad: Girdwood to Whittier

Holscher's Hub: Alaska Railroad: Girdwood to Whittier:

 Station at Girdwood.













































































 Airplane on airport at Whittier.

Station at Whittier.













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Monday, July 13, 2015

The Coal Train



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