MT. TAMALPAIS & MUIR WOODS RAILWAY
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Excellent Reference: The Crookedest Railroad in the World, 1983 by: Ted Wurm and Al Graves, Publisher: Trans Anglo Books Photographic note: The first four views were original snapshots taken by Jeanette King-Andrus, or her husband Roy Andrus. on their 1911 honeymoon! Unfortunately the "snapshots" were not of sufficient quality to be pushed to a Yesteryear Depot standard size. Thus, they are for reference only. Feel free to copy any of them for your purposes.
Jean Andrus and Shay #5 at Tavern "Jean" Andrus poses in front of the Mount Tamalpais & Muir Woods 2-truck Shay #5 with train, not in operation this day, while Roy Andreas takes a picture of his new bride. This view was taken at the Tavern yard. -------------------- Shay #8 at Tavern Mt. Tam 2-truck Shay #8 is captured in the Tavern yard. -------------------- Overview of Tavern Tamalpais and rail yard The Tavern Resort and Shay #5 with train are seen in this view taken from the early parking lot on top of the peak of Mount Tamalpais. -------------------- Full Tavern Tamalpais Two gentlemen pose along the right-of-way under the overhead crosswalk which connected the two main "Tamalpais Tavern's" main buildings. -------------------- ***************************************************** Shay #5 in operation at Tavern Photo, Mt. Tamalpais & Muir Woods RR & Tavern Order No. MTTAM5FP Shay #5 Close-up Photo, Same view - close up. Order No. MTTAM05P Photographer: Believed to be Charles Stoes, father of Fred C. Stoes In this classic, circa 1920, view the Mount Tamalpais & Muir Woods Railroad Shay #5 is seen emerging with tourist train from the portal on top of the mountain, headed for Mill Valley. This early California image is truly a piece of history! -------------------- Shay #7 Close-up Image, Mt Tamalpias & Muir Woods Shay #7 Order No. MTTAM07I Photo, Mt Tamalpias & Muir Woods Shay #7 Order No. MTTAM07P Photographer: Believed to be Charles Stoes, father of Fred C. Stoes The Mount Tamalpias & Muir Woods Shay #7 is seen awaiting a call to service in the upper yard, 1922. -------------------- Shay #8Image, Mt Tamalpias & Muir Woods Shay #8 Order No. MTTAM08I a nice little two-truck Mt. Tamalpias & Muir Woods Shay #8 poses in the redwoods for this pristine view, offered at the time as a postcard.
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