Trains Planes & Automobiles | a 7 Image Story Hey, it’s all about transportation including boats. First, let’s start with cars; automobiles. This Pontiac is living out its old age in a junk yard turned outdoor museum near Bozeman MT. The snow fell earlier in the day. It adds a certain realism to the plight of the Pontiac.
You can’t travel much through Montana without noticing the trains. Montana is a long state and trains linking the east, midwest, and west travel through the mountain valleys carrying many products from coal to aircraft fuselages. Yes, that’s a 737 fuselage on the car right behind the engine. It’s not a sight you see everyday. Although if you live near the mountain valleys in Montana, you might see it more often. An older train is permanently parked outside the Nevada City train station. The old mining camp of Nevada City started when gold was discovered nearby in 1863. Nevada City was comprised mostly of miners working several nearby mining districts. In the beginning, the mining district was part of the Idaho Territory. In fact, until neighboring Virginia City became the Montana territorial capitol in 1865, there was no law except for the miner’s court. Now, although this old west town has no residents, it’s maintained by folks in Virginia city. It’s a cool place to visit in Montana.
The Straits of Mackinac see boats big and small. A Rooster Tail traverses the Straits of Mackinac; fast through the night! Vacation time provides an opportunity to slow down, relax a bit, and make a photograph outside your comfort zone. The Straits of Mackinac also see some serious ships going by Mackinac Island including a ghost ship making its way through the fog and mist.
It’s time to go back to the golden age of aviation! The Spartan Executive image was captured just before the last rays of sunset light faded on the first day of the fly-in. Notice the line of sunset light reflection cutting through the fuselage. No, it’s not a wrinkle in the aluminum; it’s light reflection on the polished aluminum plane. And, the beautiful Waco made several takeoffs and landings on Antique Field the day I was able to attend the AAA Fly-in. So, what is the Antique Airplane Association? The AAA was first formed in August of 1953 to “Keep the Antiques Flying”, which remains today as their main interest and primary function.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Trains Planes & Automobiles.
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