Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

QB93Z · 03-26-2022

We stopped to sight see in Topeka, KS, to see the restored Union Pacific railroad station.

The Great Overland Station began as a Union Pacific railroad passenger station on January 27, 1927. Along the way, it survived floods, was remodeled for railroad offices, was abandoned in 1988, and was damaged by fire in 1992. Railroad Heritage, Inc. leased the building from the Union Pacific Railroad to prevent the building's demolition.

Union Pacific Corporation donated the station to Topeka Railroad Days, Inc. six years later, and the Great Overland Station Project Team was established to direct efforts to preserve the station and transform it into a railroad heritage museum. In June 2004, The Great Overland Station opened its doors.

The station is now being used by community organizations and houses a Dinosaur exhibit.

Near the station we waited as tanker car train passed the crossing. It it's hayday, 100 trains a day passed through the Overland Station area.

Several areas of grassland along I-70 are subject to grassfires. There appears to be no actions to "put out the fires"

Arctic91 · 03-27-2022

Another fantastic trip and series of photos - thanks for sharing these with us! Safe travels and looking forward to reconnecting with you and the rest of WAZOO again this spring.

Scott

QB93Z · 03-27-2022

Hi Scott, It is great to hear from you. I was glad to you have recovered. We will get together soon.

Jim

QB93Z · 03-27-2022

Day 4: Drive to Denver

We got underway early at 6:30 AM and once again headed west on I-70. Lyndi captured the sun rise in the side mirror:

Western Kansas is FLAT and I-70 is straight. That is all that needs to be said:

I-70 in Kansas is in very good condition. BUT when we crossed into Colorado, I-70 is in poor condition:

to be continued.....

QB93Z · 03-27-2022

We got our first view of the Rocky Mountains. This view always gives me a thrill because it represents a sucessful journey and the start of another journey.

We continued West on I-70 through Denver:

We spent a few hours in the Denver Art Museum. This museum is another stunning "big city museum". The exhibits are very well curated and we found many pieces we liked.

Jim

Jagdpanzer · 03-28-2022

Brings to mind bad guy Blofeld's line about Kansas from the James Bond movie Diamonds are Forever.
"The satellite is at present over Kansas, but if we destroy Kansas, the world may not hear about it for years.

Vette Guy · 03-28-2022

Jim,

How are you coming back? We'd love to have you both spend a night in San Antonio!

Mark

QB93Z · 03-28-2022

Hi Mark, we would love to come there and see you, thanks for the invitation. But, in order to get home from this trip and then get ready for the caravan to the Gathering we can't add any new destinations to our trip.

See you at Bowling Green!!!

Jim

Prez1967 · 03-28-2022

Lookin good Jim! Drive safe.

billschroeder5842 · 03-28-2022

I love these road trip posts- good for you!

03-26-2022	#21
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon We stopped to sight see in Topeka, KS, to see the restored Union Pacific railroad station. The Great Overland Station began as a Union Pacific railroad passenger station on January 27, 1927. Along the way, it survived floods, was remodeled for railroad offices, was abandoned in 1988, and was damaged by fire in 1992. Railroad Heritage, Inc. leased the building from the Union Pacific Railroad to prevent the building's demolition. Union Pacific Corporation donated the station to Topeka Railroad Days, Inc. six years later, and the Great Overland Station Project Team was established to direct efforts to preserve the station and transform it into a railroad heritage museum. In June 2004, The Great Overland Station opened its doors. The station is now being used by community organizations and houses a Dinosaur exhibit. Near the station we waited as tanker car train passed the crossing. It it's hayday, 100 trains a day passed through the Overland Station area. Several areas of grassland along I-70 are subject to grassfires. There appears to be no actions to "put out the fires"

03-27-2022	#22
Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 377	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon Another fantastic trip and series of photos - thanks for sharing these with us! Safe travels and looking forward to reconnecting with you and the rest of WAZOO again this spring. Scott

03-27-2022	#23
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon Hi Scott, It is great to hear from you. I was glad to you have recovered. We will get together soon. Jim

03-27-2022	#24
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon Day 4: Drive to Denver We got underway early at 6:30 AM and once again headed west on I-70. Lyndi captured the sun rise in the side mirror: Western Kansas is FLAT and I-70 is straight. That is all that needs to be said: I-70 in Kansas is in very good condition. BUT when we crossed into Colorado, I-70 is in poor condition: to be continued..... Last edited by QB93Z; 03-27-2022 at 10:27 PM.

03-27-2022	#25
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon We got our first view of the Rocky Mountains. This view always gives me a thrill because it represents a sucessful journey and the start of another journey. We continued West on I-70 through Denver: We spent a few hours in the Denver Art Museum. This museum is another stunning "big city museum". The exhibits are very well curated and we found many pieces we liked. Jim Last edited by QB93Z; 03-27-2022 at 10:30 PM.

03-28-2022	#26
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon Brings to mind bad guy Blofeld's line about Kansas from the James Bond movie Diamonds are Forever. "The satellite is at present over Kansas, but if we destroy Kansas, the world may not hear about it for years. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake Last edited by Jagdpanzer; 03-28-2022 at 10:19 AM.

03-28-2022	#27
Vette Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 651	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon Jim, How are you coming back? We'd love to have you both spend a night in San Antonio! Mark __________________ Mark Horner President, ZR-1 Net Registry 91 ZR-1 #2016 95 ZR-1 #21 DRM-600, LPE 385

03-28-2022	#29
Prez1967 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Finksburg, MD Posts: 244	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon Lookin good Jim! Drive safe. __________________ 1994 #353 "Bluey"

03-28-2022	#30
billschroeder5842 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 592	Re: Jim & Lyndi ZR-1 Road Trip to Death Valley and The Grand Canyon I love these road trip posts- good for you! __________________ Bill Schroeder Texas Proud! 1991 Corvette ZR1 #1388 2015 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker