Quest for Traction Engines

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After the last post I made regarding the old traction road we traversed, Cindy and I decided to go on a quest to find some of the Traction Engines that would have used them. Needless to say, this was a total spur of the moment trip and here are some pics of what we were able to find.

But first, here's a shot that we took to kick off our day.
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And, here's a shot of Old Dinah - a traction engine from 1894 that was employed to replace the old 20 Mule Teams that were used to haul borax.
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For comparison sake, here's a shot of what the wagons that the 20 Mule Teams would have been pulling.
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Of course, what would a trip like this be without enjoying a bit of whiskey 😁
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Back on our quest, we make sure to see this traction engine before the sun went down.
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And, that's all I have for now 🤪

I know it wasn't much of a post but I hope you enjoyed the pics just the same 😁
 
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After the last post I made regarding the old traction road we traversed, Cindy and I decided to go on a quest to find some of the Traction Engines that would have used them. Needless to say, this was a total spur of the moment trip and here are some pics of what we were able to find.

But first, here's a shot that we took to kick off our day.

Of course, what would a trip like this be without enjoying a bit of whiskey 😁
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And, that's all I have for now 🤪

I know it wasn't much of a post but I hope you enjoyed the pics just the same 😁
pretty wild mules were pulling that kind of weight and that the spoked wheels didn't come apart more often!

Looks like Cindy's shot of whiskey had a bit more kick than yours.

I guess as the driver; you should drink from a smaller glass. (y)
 
Seeing this late but man, things like this and the American history that can be found across the desert is one of the main reasons why I love getting out there in my Jeep - taking for granted just how easy doing so is now... Lol.
 
UNFRICKINBELIEVABLE!! Moochie just sent the following article to me.
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https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/historic-borax-wagon-lost-to-fire.htm#:~:text=DEATH VALLEY, Calif.,was behind the Borax Museum

Apparently, this happened just a couple of days after we stopped to see it on the WAYALIFE Whiskey Wanderlust

How does an amazing piece of history stand in a private resort for over 100 years and then just burn for no good reason?? This just sucks!!
 
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