Monday, November 1, 2010

Theme Day: Public Transportation


Welcome to another Theme Day here on CDP, this month's theme is Public Transportation. Here at the Santa Fe train depot we have an old 1950's Santa Fe Southern Railway "Dome Car." In the older days of train travel this would have been considered traveling first class. Travelers could enjoy the view sitting in the "dome" while other dined below. Every now and then I see this car go by my work usually full of tourist on a short trip to the historic Lamy station.


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25 comments:

  1. JillyNovember 1, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Oh yes, what a beautiful train. They don't make 'em like this anymore. A lovely post.

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  2. Cezar and LéiaNovember 1, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    Travel by train is mostly pleasant, when you can do it relaxed and appreciating nice landscapes...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  3. Stefan JanssonNovember 1, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    I'd be up it that dome looking at the sights and taking photos I guess.

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  4. cieldequimperNovember 1, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I'd be one of those tourists given half the chance! Love the way you caught the dome with Santa Fe written on it and oh that sky! Typical All Saints weather here: dreary!

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  5. MichelleNovember 1, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    Beautiful old train.

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  6. Luis GomezNovember 1, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Always liked this kind of trains!

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  7. B SQUAREDNovember 1, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    Sure wish we had better rail service. This was, and is, such a great way to "enjoy the ride."

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  8. pgogoNovember 1, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Nothing is like the old days. Good photo!

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  9. SharonNovember 1, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    I'm so glad that this train is still in use!

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  10. beckyNovember 1, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Cool! One day I'm going to be a tourist & take that train ride! :)

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  11. LynetteNovember 1, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    Great Theme Day post--superb photo. Mine is up at Portland Oregon Daily Photo; it’s a photo that I took on the MAX Light Rail last Saturday.

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  12. LúciaNovember 1, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful train! Have you ever been inside? I'd love to be one of the tourists that have the chance to go on that shor trip!

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  13. OlivierNovember 1, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    superbe ce train, il fait penser aux vieux gris français

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  14. JudyNovember 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    I haven't seen one of those cars in ages! I used to love to see them going by.

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  15. RedPatNovember 1, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    I remember taking the train from Vancouver back to Toronto and spending time up in the dome through the Rockies. Fabulous way to travel but time-consuming!

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  16. Life Is A Road TripNovember 1, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    I love old trains. This one is fabulous. I must make a mental note to ride on it if I ever get to Santa Fe.

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  17. KateNovember 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Fooled me. I thought you'd have a photo of the railrunner. Tomorrow's the big day. Under the knife at noon.

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  18. EG CameraGirlNovember 1, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Love the train! Some day I'd love to cross Canada on Via Rail!

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  19. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    That is a great design! Very cool entry.

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  20. Lisa WilsonNovember 1, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Great choice for today!

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  21. JoyNovember 1, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Wow! What a fantastic shot. Love the rail, love the sky, love the clouds.

    Hope you have a great start to your week!

    Many thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. Come visit again tomorrow!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 1, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Very classy. :)

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  23. Leslie D.November 1, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Fantastic vintage train. I love that!

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  24. VPNovember 2, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    As a kid I owned a Santa Fe to Somewhere Else toy train, I'm glad to see a real one now!

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  25. Michael ValčićNovember 3, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    Wow, the clouds look amazing in this shot!

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