Rockets and trains

On our drive around the north end of the Great Salt Lake, we were surprised to come upon a rocket display, so we had to stop and check it out:




Spy boots?


Continuing on, we found the Golden Spike monument where the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. The displays in the Visitor Center are quite interesting - imagine working on something so historic, yet so difficult. They also have a couple of engine replicas. Here's Jupiter, looking new and colorful:


The spot where the final pieces were laid and connected with a Golden Spike:


The old-style track:


Whatcha doin', John?


Only 18 more to go (I've also been to a couple others, but I look forward to seeing them again with John)!


Thank you, Mr Mather!


A pretty tabernacle in Brigham City, on our way to Antelope Island: