Travel 1884 RR Day Coach

1884 RR Day Coach · 02:26 PM

from our travels, we visited the small town of Douglas Wyoming to view the collection of railway cars at the local Chamber of Commerce. I have included the placard for detailed information and received permission to take some interior photos to share. I wondered as I viewed the coach how many cowboys had gotten off of the range and rode in luxury across the same land that they drove cattle to markets.

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-30-2012, 02:36 PM

Probably more than just one or two.

Good capture of the interior details.

stormtech · 10-30-2012, 04:32 PM

Really neat interior details - sure takes one back in time!

jkwhawk · 10-30-2012, 05:02 PM

How cool is this? Way, way cool. I think #3 is an exceptional shot that really does justice to this wonderful coach. Jim

WillH · 10-30-2012, 06:34 PM

I do love trains, especially steam locomotives and the associated cars. Great interior photos! Don't get to see the interiors often.

I know a couple that bought four old coaches, moved them onto their property, refurbish them, and now happily live in old rail cars set in a semi-circle! It's actually very nice!

bluestringer · 10-30-2012, 07:27 PM

Cool shots Bob. Great colors.

**BigDave** · 10-30-2012, 07:31 PM

And to think, just about 120 years ago THIS was the height of transportation exceptionalism! Makes Jet Blue and SW Airlines look quite lame in comparison (but we get there is hours instead of days, I know).

Regards,

**Bob Harris** · 10-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Probably more than just one or two.

Good capture of the interior details.

thanks so much Steve, glad you enjoyed the view.

**Bob Harris** · 10-30-2012, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Really neat interior details - sure takes one back in time!

yeah Stan, those good old days for sure.

**Bob Harris** · 10-30-2012, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by jkwhawk

How cool is this? Way, way cool. I think #3 is an exceptional shot that really does justice to this wonderful coach. Jim

thanks Jim, too bad this isn't still in service. It would be a fun ride.

**Bob Harris** · 10-30-2012, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by WillH

I do love trains, especially steam locomotives and the associated cars. Great interior photos! Don't get to see the interiors often.

I know a couple that bought four old coaches, moved them onto their property, refurbish them, and now happily live in old rail cars set in a semi-circle! It's actually very nice!

Would love to see that Will, would make a great photo shoot. Do they have a caboose?

**Bob Harris** · 10-30-2012, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by bluestringer

Cool shots Bob. Great colors.

thanks Dennis, glad you enjoyed the view from Wyoming.

**Bob Harris** · 10-30-2012, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

And to think, just about 120 years ago THIS was the height of transportation exceptionalism! Makes Jet Blue and SW Airlines look quite lame in comparison (but we get there is hours instead of days, I know).

Regards,

Thanks Dave, yes airplanes are quicker, unless they are stuck on the tarmac for hours/days and then there are those TSA inspectors, delays, lost/stolen luggage, I'm sure you know the drill. The thing with the trains is they have great dining cars too, born too late I guess

normhead · 10-31-2012, 09:54 AM

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The thing with the trains is they have great dining cars too, born too late I guess

I once did some work in the bar car on one of those trains.... those guys knew what kind of environment to have a drink in. You won't find many restaurants today more plush and comfortable.

**Bob Harris** · 10-31-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I once did some work in the bar car on one of those trains.... those guys knew what kind of environment to have a drink in. You won't find many restaurants today more plush and comfortable.

Norm, I don't think you can find any better environment than having a glass of wine, sitting by a campfire and looking at the landscapes in your area. Now that is living.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	Probably more than just one or two. Good capture of the interior details.

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jkwhawk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dillon, Montana Posts: 189	How cool is this? Way, way cool. I think #3 is an exceptional shot that really does justice to this wonderful coach. Jim

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WillH Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,118	I do love trains, especially steam locomotives and the associated cars. Great interior photos! Don't get to see the interiors often. I know a couple that bought four old coaches, moved them onto their property, refurbish them, and now happily live in old rail cars set in a semi-circle! It's actually very nice!

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bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Cool shots Bob. Great colors.

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BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	And to think, just about 120 years ago THIS was the height of transportation exceptionalism! Makes Jet Blue and SW Airlines look quite lame in comparison (but we get there is hours instead of days, I know). Regards,

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Probably more than just one or two. Good capture of the interior details. thanks so much Steve, glad you enjoyed the view.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech Really neat interior details - sure takes one back in time! yeah Stan, those good old days for sure.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by jkwhawk How cool is this? Way, way cool. I think #3 is an exceptional shot that really does justice to this wonderful coach. Jim thanks Jim, too bad this isn't still in service. It would be a fun ride.

10-30-2012, 10:16 PM	#11
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by WillH I do love trains, especially steam locomotives and the associated cars. Great interior photos! Don't get to see the interiors often. I know a couple that bought four old coaches, moved them onto their property, refurbish them, and now happily live in old rail cars set in a semi-circle! It's actually very nice! Would love to see that Will, would make a great photo shoot. Do they have a caboose?

10-30-2012, 10:17 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by bluestringer Cool shots Bob. Great colors. thanks Dennis, glad you enjoyed the view from Wyoming.

10-30-2012, 10:27 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigDave And to think, just about 120 years ago THIS was the height of transportation exceptionalism! Makes Jet Blue and SW Airlines look quite lame in comparison (but we get there is hours instead of days, I know). Regards, Thanks Dave, yes airplanes are quicker, unless they are stuck on the tarmac for hours/days and then there are those TSA inspectors, delays, lost/stolen luggage, I'm sure you know the drill. The thing with the trains is they have great dining cars too, born too late I guess

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Quote: The thing with the trains is they have great dining cars too, born too late I guess I once did some work in the bar car on one of those trains.... those guys knew what kind of environment to have a drink in. You won't find many restaurants today more plush and comfortable.

10-31-2012, 01:10 PM	#15
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead I once did some work in the bar car on one of those trains.... those guys knew what kind of environment to have a drink in. You won't find many restaurants today more plush and comfortable. Norm, I don't think you can find any better environment than having a glass of wine, sitting by a campfire and looking at the landscapes in your area. Now that is living.