May 10th

[Freelancer]

As many of you may know by now, the Utah quarter design has been picked. I personally don't think that they could have picked a better design, and what a perfect day to announce the selection, the 137th anniversary of the golden spike.

I was fortunate enough to attend this event, and once again see these wonderful locomotives. It was a great time, and I couldn't think of a better way to spend a nice summer day.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=256069
http://kutv.com/local/local_story_130142951.html

 

[Russ Bellinis]

Cool!! My wife and I have been putting together a small book of the state quarters for a keepsake. It will be neat to have at least one coin featuring trains!!

 

[Art67]

Awesome photos. Are those locomotives the originals or reproductions? In either case they look splendid.

Stuart

 

[Freelancer]

Unfortunately for some, the day didn't end very well. Apparently after the conclusion of the second reenactment, the two locomotives collided with each other. :curse: I am kicking myself as this occured when I decided to go and explore the area. I was a couple of miles away on the CP grade when this happend. As unfortunate as this was, I would have still liked to have been there to snap a couple of pics.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=258109

 

[Freelancer]

Stuart, they are reproductions, as the originals were scrapped a long time ago.

Freelancer