the hill. We set up the cameras, and Joe did the honors with
the flash bulbs. Footing was slippery, with frost on the grass of
the embankment. He nearly fell into the river below! Despite
the limited time and tight conditions, we nailed what might
just be THE shot of the entire trip (22). We quickly got out of
the way as the crew got onboard. The Alcos notched up, nearly
stalling on the frost-covered rails as they pulled their tonnage
up the 1.1% grade. What a sound!
After that, we were faced with a decision. Our original plan
was to spend the day on the Kennebec Sub. around New
Sharon. But where was MB1? We probably would have heard it
blowing through Weld if it had passed in the wee hours of the
morning. Something told us to stay put. We crossed the river
and walked down the track of the White Mountain Branch for
a bit until we found a spot. By now, the sun had come up and
22b
22: Second AD1 awaits a new crew at the crossing at
Milepost 7 at dawn.
Journey to Allagash - 6
MRH-Feb 2013
