Off the Rails in Alaska

Join me on a journey through my adventurous summer in Alaska – where work meets wilderness and every day is a wild ride!

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  • Reunited

    After having three days off, Sunday Derek and I both work a northbound train. Finally we are working the same car! I’m relieved to be working together again. It’s been a rough couple weeks. My earnings are definitely affected by who the rail guide is. We work well as a team and it translates to… Read more

  • As we moved ahead on the journey, we stopped briefly outside Talkeetna for another train to pass. (Remember, it’s a single track system with a few sidings along the way. Certain trains have priority. When this happens, our train moves to the siding, allowing the priority train to pass. I like to think of it… Read more

  • Wild Wednesday!

    Wednesday morning I get myself up and ready. Again amazed at my adult skills as I’m still on my own. (Have to laugh!) I head down for breakfast but the kitchen still hasn’t fixed the food issue and I only have fruit to choose from. I would not make a good vegetarian. I’ve learned that… Read more