Roadside Wonders

Thomas the Tank Engine Whitewater Valley Railroad Connersville, Indiana submitted by “PlumCrazy” (Katherine) Several shortline railroads offer the opportunity each year to ride a train pulled by Thomas and to participate in other Thomas-related activities. The Thomas pictured was making an appearance in Indiana. Little kids must go crazy for this! Connersville, Indiana Thomas Strasburg, Pennsylvania...

Big Guy Bonanza! Berkeley Springs, West Virginia submitted by: “Bob S.” Bob says:  I found this assembly of giants on an out-of-the-way backroad SE of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, last spring. There are actually more of them at this location than I could get into a single photo! You rarely see them together in a group like this!   *editor’s note: Thanks Bob! These have been on my “to...

Giant Simmental Ford’s Double S Ranch Thrall, Texas submitted by “Anaconda” Anaconda brings us yet another “big thing”! Check out the BIG Simmental. Visit the American Simmental Association . . . go ahead, you know you’re dying to! Tags: Anaconda, cattle/cows, Texas

Coolie Statue Auburn, California photo credits: left:”Kamikaze” (Steve) right: “WingLust Wendy”  Another of Dr. Ken Fox’s statues (an Auburn dentist and sculptor now in his 80’s). Fox sculpted it as a tribute to Chinese workers who labored so harshly on the Transcontinental Railroad in the 1800’s. Learn more about the term Coolie here Tags: California, Dr. Ken...