Caption this Photo!

A fun set of railroad photos! Such an iconic stance that it begs a unique caption.

These photo was taken by Harry Shipler, famous SLC commercial photographer who often supplied photographs for newspapers and promotional publications.

On March 28, 1913, officials from the Denver and Rio Grande railroad inspecting the area of Soldier Summit (Wasatch County). At this time there was construction of a detour rail line that ran through Thistle, and perhaps this visit is associated with that.

I was not able to (easily) find out more information about this serries of photographs.

It is fun to see some candid shots from a professional photographer. Especially the last photo!

Photos are from USHS.