East portal Alpine Tunnel: "known" photo?

[Jeff Young]

[Chris Walker]

Yes Jeff, it is known,  

A 25th May, 1895 H. H. Buckwalter picture taken during the inspection prior of the reopening of the Tunnel by the UPD&G.


The rather ornate Candlestick jammed in that timber is a great touch.

[Southpark]

What is the "X" on the tie that "sort of centers" to the tracks?  Note the "wedges" in the foreground.  Tom Klinger

[Chris Walker]

Tom,

the X is the shadow cast by the Miner's candle, usually the candlestick is horizontal when it is jammed in a Timber underground.

X-62188

[Rick Steele]

Hi Chris,

If it was 1895, the company that made the decision would have been the DL&G and not the UPD&G. I know, same difference, but to be correct....

Rick

[Chris Walker]

Sorry Rick, I was still in Clear creek mode......but the Candlestick is really great, ain't it!