railyard in Whittier
Whittier, Alaska
The rail yards in Whittier Alaska. Top photo shows oil storage tanks and the mountain that blocked Whittier from the Alaska Railroad. Building of tunnel in 1943 made connection. Travel to Whittier was once made by boat or passenger train.
Coast Guard caboose
Caboose used by the U.S. Coast Guard as an office. Static location.
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