Hmm, notice something strange about this train? Aha, no engine. Actually, the engine was in the rear, pushing instead of pulling. Didn't ask why. Also, apparently they have a problem with the cars tipping over so, almost visible in the photo, the car in front of me had "training wheels," no pun intended. Sticking out from each side but not touching the ground was a axle with a small rubber wheel on it. If the car started tipping, due to rambunctious riders I assume, the wheel would touch the ground and stop the tip. We made it safely around with no problems.
The museum itself was quite interesting, a steam engine and several cabooses from the Tooele Valley Railroad, a depot containing tons of railroad memorabilia as well as equipment from the nearby copper mines and smelter, long closed down. A couple of stranded passenger cars contained an HO model railroad and a nice exhibit of WW II soldiering equipment. Very friendly folks also. If you're ever in Tooele, go by and visit.
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