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Enjoying the Scenery

Sean and Mary Ann enjoy the views as we climb the mountain.
Day 1 - South to Pikes Peak

August 12th 2012
As we take I-25 south we normally pass multiple freight trains on both the east and west sides of the highway. This trip was no different and we stopped to watch a 120 car coal train head south. Once we got to Colorado Springs we headed off for the train from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak (14,110 ft) takes 3 hours round trip. We've taken this ride many times on the highest cog ... read more
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