Nice shot of one of the Conestoga Wagons in the Rainbow Desert. On the right hand side can be seen the tracks for the Mine Train Through Rainbow Caverns, the predecessor to Natures Wonderland Railroad. I like the natural arch bridge over the tracks. Photo was probably taken from one of the rail cars. The Conestoga Wagons did not last long coming to a close in 1959 with the upgrade of Rainbow Caverns to Natures Wonderland. Photograph is circa 1958.
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I've always wondered if the conestoga wagons were an uncomfortable ride? Probably had cushioned seats, but still, possibly rattled one's teeth! Maybe that was part of the fun.
My understanding is that all of the horse drawn vehicle rides in the Frontierland desert area were very bumpy and uncomfortable. That is part of the reason they all disappeared within four years.
Wow! Great angle of the train tracks and the well worn pathways of the wagons in the same photo - could this have been snapped by a park goer who was riding aboard a pack mule?
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