One week until I leave for Alaska!

 

One week from today I will begin my journey from Boone, NC to Skagway Alaska.

I am so excited for this new exciting adventure to see a new place on the other side of the continent. 

I will also have the exciting opportunity to work with some of the most modern Narrow Gauge rail equipment in the World.

Skagway has been on my bucket list for years, now not only will I have the opportunity to visit but also live and work there!

Yesterday was my last day on the ET&WNC for the summer. It was a fun day that mostly involved running two trains up the line. I also got to see some of the coming progress being made on the new Christmas Train Loop. So many new and exciting things happening all at once it is overwhelming to think how much everything can change in such a short amount of time! By the time I return there should be more fun adventures to be had on the ET&WNC Railroad. However now we are Headed North! Next stop: Skagway Alaska! 

The "End of the line" (So far) on the new Christmas Train Project at Doe River Gorge

A Cut Above! This long cut will be on the approach headed towards the new train Depot! 

Speaking of a new train Depot, HERE IT IS! Being built as we speak. The track will be in the foreground of the photo. This is where families will board the train for their exciting journey to learn the true meaning of Christmas!