#old station

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St Fillans railway station.

St Fillan's is a fine and largely complete example of an early 20th century rural railway station grouping in Perth and Kinross and the most complete station group remaining on the former Comrie, St Fillans and Lochearnhead Railway. The former booking office and station is notable for its decorative cast-iron brackets supporting the platform canopy, its corbelled gable-head and tall brick stacks.

St Fillan's station was built for the Lochearnhead, St Fillans and Comrie Railway that ran between Balquhidder Station and Comrie. The line was opened in sections with St Fillan's station opening in 1901. The company was absorbed soon after by the Caledonian Railway in 1902. The railway continued to Lochearnhead in 1904 and Balquhidder in 1905. The line closed fully in 1951,   , but the track remained in situ until 1959 as the line was used to transport materials to the Hydro Electric construction sites in the area. A short section of the line between Balquhidder station and Lochearnhead has been converted into part of the Rob Roy Way; a cycle path that runs between Drymen and Pitlochry, using much of the old Callander and Oban Railway trackbed along its route.  

Most of the stations along the route have now been converted into caravan parks, with the exception of Lochearnhead station, which has been restored by Hertfordshire Scouts.

[aagdolla]

Chambers Street–World Trade Center/Park Place/Cortlandt Street Train Station ( #2 Train )

Chambers Street–World Trade Center/Park Place/Cortlandt Street is a New York City Subway station complex on the IND Eighth Avenue Line, IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line, and BMT Broadway Line. Located on Church Street between Chambers and Cortlandt Streets in Lower Manhattan, it is served by the:

2, A and E trains at all times

W train on weekdays

3, C and R trains at all times except late nights

1 train as well stops well

Free transfer to the 1, 2, 3 trains at all times as long they are running. You have to go upstairs and go across for transfer going from uptown to downtown.

📷by aagdolla ©2020

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Lassen Volcanic National Park - Nearly Half Burned

Roughly half of Lassen Volcanic National Park has been burned by the Dixie Fire . . . a fire that continues to rage with control efforts focused on saving structures and infrastructure in the Lake Almanor, Chester, Bucks Lake, and Quincy area.  As of August 28th, the fire was nearly 50 percent contained.  But the fire continues to move north through Lassen Volcanic National Park towards Old Station and to the south and east of Quincy and Susanville.

The fire itself has burned nearly 800,000 acres.  The PCT through this area remains closed.

Earlier we reported that Drakesbad had been a victim of this fire but it appears that most of the guest ranch has escaped the fire (for now).  But it is unclear the extent of the damage to the PCT as it makes its way north to Old Station and Hat Creek.

We look forward to being able to focus on other things . . . but these past several years must serve as a ‘wake up call’ to all of us about our changing climate and its implications for all of us.

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Modus operandi

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White!!     Antigua Estación de Trenes, Puerto Varas, Chile.

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Detalhe da Estação Júlio Prestes, São Paulo (2016)

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Favorite Trail Towns - Northern Half

This completes a discussion of PCT Trail Towns begun on August 21st and continued on August 23rd.  The assessment is, admittedly, arbitrary and subjective.  We invite you to share your perspective.

You may advocate for inclusion of stops like Old Station, California and Trout Lake Abbey and Stevenson, Washington. Please tell us about your experience in those places.

Chester - Meredith Rosendahl posted a story about hiker-friendly Chester on August 3, 2013.  This little community on the shores of Lake Almanor is a short hitch from the PCT as it crossed Hwy 36.  It is the best near-trail place to re-supply between Truckee and Burney with all the amenities for a pleasant zero day.

Drakesbad - I recounted my magical experience at Drakesbad in a post from December 12, 2011.  Drakesbad hardly qualifies as a trail town but under the management of Billie and Ed Fiebiger, it was a wonderful and unexpected oasis for me and my fellow hikers.  It will always be among my favorite PCT memories.

Burney - This logging town does not really have a viable tourism alternative.  It does have the necessary amenities but not a particularly strong connection with the PCT.

Mt. Shasta City/Dunsmuir - Dunsmuir is not far from Castella and Mt. Shasta is about 7 miles further north from Dunsmuir.  Both communities have an increasing connection with the PCT.  Mt. Shasta City, given its proximity to Mt. Shasta, has an abundance of resources for adventurers.  These are up and coming trail towns.

Etna - It has been a while since I have actually stepped foot in Etna. We posted a story about the Hikers Hut on March 13, 2014 which highlighted the increasing connection with PCT hikers.  Add the Etna Brewery into the mix and you have a delightful trail town.

Seiad Valley - The quirky community of Seiad Valley lies in the center of the mythical State of Jefferson.  Home to the ‘pancake challenge’ and the trail’s crossing of the Klamath River, there is not much more than a post office, store, cafe, and trailer park (with camping options). Unfortunately for  many days in the summer the heat can be oppressive.

Ashland - A relatively quick hitch from Callahans and Siskiyou Summit, there is much to be said in support of Ashland as a trail town.  It is a tourist town more known for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Southern Oregon University than its proximity to the PCT.  But, it is a beautiful stopover with ample resources in support of hikers . . . especially those who might be interested in a Zero Day or two.  While the connection with the PCT may be somewhat tenuous, other factors make it a special trail town.

Timberline Lodge - Crater Lake Lodge and Timberline Lodge, like Drakesbad, don’t really qualify as trail towns.  They are delightful stops along the way and can result in memorable experiences in spectacular settings.  You can spend a small fortune or you can just stop in for a drink.  I still give the nod to Drakesbad because it is not overrun by other tourists.

Cascade Locks - I have just passed through and can’t really comment although I am a fan of the Eastwind Drive-in and their foot-tall, two pound ice cream cone.

White Pass - The closest that Washington comes to a trail town near the PCT are the ski resorts that the trail crosses near major passes -- White Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and Stevens Pass.  White Pass, the farthest of the three from Seattle, is also the most sleepy of the lot (and my favorite).

Snoqualmie Pass - Being just 40 minutes from Seattle on I-90, Snoqualmie Pass is much too crowded and noisy.  While it does have some restaurants and accommodation, the attention is focused on skiers in the winter and transient car and truck traffic year round.

Stehekin - An 11-mile walk or a park service bus ride from the High Bridge Ranger Station on the PCT, Stehekin is stunningly located on the shores of Lake Chelan.  Home to the Stehekin Pastry Company, this little trail town is one of the few legitimate trail towns in Washington and often the last stop before the final push to the border for NOBO hikers.