Take me Mighty train, where
the awe of rivers run free
and the mountains protect
the valleys that are dressed
in stimulating orange with
optimistic golden trees,
passing just outside my
picture window seat

Engineering wonder
diesel powered engine,
sleek red body snaking
on rails a thunder, while
whistle shrieks warning
foreboding train rushing
ahead, so much to view,
roused am I to be here

This journey to nowhere and
everywhere, challenges my
reality to be imagination alive

Take my ticket, Conductor,
Please, I am here for the ride
of my lifetime!!

(c) Diesel Power Wonderment
01August2011 Vivian L. Dawson

(Locacation added...thanks to Dick)

Black River Crossing
Situated in east central Arizona in Greelee,
Graham and Gila Counties, the Black River flows
through Apache Sitgreaves National Forest and
the San Carlos Apache Reservation near the
towns of Eagar, Alpine and Fort Apache. The
nearest significant town is Safford a few miles
to the south. The headwaters are just a few miles
west of the New Mexico state line. Flagstaff is
about 180 miles to the northwest. Phoenix and
Tucson are each about 225 miles away to the
west and southwest, respectively.