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11-OCT-2009

Quarry car

Lucin, Utah view map


The Green Weenie sits in a defunct quarry at Lucin, Utah. It got here by ascending a little-used gravel road. When exploring the place I discovered evidence that railroad tracks were once up here: there were numerous ties and depressions in the gravel.

The overcast sky, wind, and cold made for a depressing atmosphere, but this was mitigated somewhat by the elevation, which gave me a nice view of the nearby railroad tracks at Lucin (I watched two trains go by). The view extended far to the east: I was able to watch an eastbound train almost as far as the Newfoundland Mountains.

The quarry is a level area remaining after a piece of a mountain was removed and is about 100 feet (30m) above the road to Lucin (visible in the background). From the road it looks like a flat hill with remnants of a concrete structure on the side of the hill.

After the train-watching I drove to Wendover, mostly in the dark.
I shall return...
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Dave Beedon03-Jan-2010 03:51
Thanks, Larry. I wondered what that weird noise was. Maybe that's why my gas mileage was so poor.
1moremile03-Jan-2010 02:04
Your tailpipe's been dragging since you left Renton. I can see the trail.
Guest 31-Dec-2009 17:49
why is that car grinning at me?
Dave Beedon12-Nov-2009 21:20
John---I have not tested your statement, but I am certain that it is correct. There is no one for miles around.
John Cooper12-Nov-2009 19:48
In Lucin, Utah, no one can hear you scream.
Lee G12-Nov-2009 02:32
Tranquility base camp.
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