It's 1964, and Cascade Peak is just out of the frame to our left. The pack mules are earning their alfalfa by carrying folks on a journey through Nature's Wonderland (for the 20th time that day). Below them is the tunnel that the Mine Train passes through...it was verboten to blow the train whistle at this point, because the mules would get spooked. Yee-haw!
Even though the Matterhorn had only been open for about a month when this photo was taken, the photographer seemed more interested in the Skyway, I guess. This almost qualifies as a "picture of nothing". The giant leaves of the Alice in Wonderland attraction can be seen in the distance.
And lastly, here's an unlovely view of the tram as it drives parallel to the Monorail beamway, one what appears to be a dreary, gray day. Note the seats facing sideways, as opposed to the forward-facing seats used later.
That's the tram I remember!
ReplyDeleteI actully love "pictures of nothing" because they are much more powerful than classic shots in recalling what it felt to be there.
ReplyDeleteThat tram shot location is where you currently walk under the Monorail beam in Downtown Disney. My how things have changed...
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