This legendary single-track railway goes from Fairbanks in North Alaska through the mountains ad canyons down to Anchorage and onward to the port of Seward. I was ridind similar lines in Mexico (Barranca del Cobre) and China but today I had a chance to experience it once again. Rain on the morning. My new friend Ada from NY delivered me by car to the depot in Fairbanks. (Why they call the station “depot”?) Train was waiting. Cars are rather primitive (one has observation dome) but clean. At 8.20 am we departed. First twa quarters were boring but later I enjoyed great views – especially near Denali area. My conductor was very nice. The car was almost empty… Serbian steward in the bar gave me free hot water to make my daily soup. Long journey! The train was delayed 75 minutes. So it took me 13 hours to reach Anchorage. What a adventure!
