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Railroad Tracks

Thompson gained importance in the early twentieth century due to the development of coal mines in Sego Canyon, north of town. Commercial mining in Sego Canyon began in 1911, and that year the Ballard and Thompson Railroad was constructed to connect the mines with the railhead at Thompson.

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Railroad Crossing Signal

The crossing signals at railroad crossings are always great photo opportunities especially if there is great landscape in the background.

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