My camera shoots fascists

If you're ever near Mt. Shasta/Weed, CA, be sure to check out the Black Butte Center for Rail Culture. It's really cool, especially for those of us who used to ride freight trains.

I was last there in 2017. One of the not-to-miss sights is the 1926 water tower across the tracks. Dating from the steam train era, there are old hobo tags from the 1930s carved into the wooden base. It's nice to sit there and imagine...

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https://www.bbcrc.org

Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture

The Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture supports documentation, conservation, and restoration of railroad related equipment.

Dec 25, 2022 at 6:20pmWeb
Show threadSmittyDec 25, 2022
@Mikal the hobo gathering and parade around town were great. Such a fun town to ride to.
Show threadMy camera shoots fascistsDec 25, 2022

@Smitty Oh, I didn't realize they did that there! I'm going to stop in next road trip. In 2017 I helped shovel gravel for Utah's car spot, though it wasn't on site yet.

I used to ride back in the late '80s/'90s. '97 I think was my last ride, out to Havre on the highline. I miss it, really.

Show threadSmittyDec 26, 2022
@Mikal I think I was riding from around 2004-2012 or so. I Got chased by the Bull in Havre once. Ended up running through the fast food spot (McDonald’s?) near the yard to get away. It was fun at the time but not something I’d want to do in my 40s.
Show threadMy camera shoots fascistsDec 26, 2022
@Smitty Ha ha, right?
Since Havre is a long stop, I always knew I had time to hop off and run into the grocery store right there and stock up on supplies.