Chasing the Alaska Railroad's Holiday Trains was always a fun December tradition with Frank Keller. Since I won't make it up there to chase one the half dozen they are running over the course of three weekends, I'll give you a look back to a favorite taken seven years ago. It's a half hour before sunset, but with low clouds hanging in the mountains and fresh falling snow, it's pretty dark at about 3:15 PM. An afternoon Holiday train has made the scenic journey south from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm about 25 miles to Indian. Here the crew is pausing to swap ends near the north end of the siding at MP 89 before starting back north. SD70MAC 4318 imparts a festive holiday mood bedecked in red and green flashing lights and wreath on her nose. Indian, Alaska |
