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080328-5327BarstowMotel66
Luckily, what used to be on this side of the fence was moved since last time, and I got this unobstructed shot. The car and other remnants are part of the Motel 66 decor.
080328-5329LenwoodTrain
A train in the Barstow suburb of Lenwood.
080328-5330DunesMotel
The Dunes motel is done, too.
080328-5331JohnstonsCrnrDome
On the hill above Johnston's Corner.
080328-5335JohnstonsCrnrMrkr
This marker in Johnston's Corner details the historical significance of the old trail that became the National Trails Hwy and subsequently renamed Hwy 66.
080328-5337JohnstonsCrnrMailboxes
The mail boxes at Johnston's Corner just to the left of the marker.
080328-5338JohnstonsCrnrJiggsRch
Across the street is Jiggs Ranch.
080328-5340JohnstonsCrnrTrain
I waited for this train at Johnston's Corner. Unfortunately I had accidently nudged the camera dial into shutter priority, which was set for 1/125th sec - a bit slow. I did not notice for the next 30 shots or so...:-(
080328-5341JohnstonsCrnrTrain
080328-5343HodgeTwoSixesSign
The Two Sixes sign near Hodge.
080328-5346HodgeBldg
Across the street in Hodge.
080328-5347LaDeltaTrain
I finally got ahead of that same train a few miles down the road in what was once called La Delta, just north of Oro Grande.
080328-5348LaDeltaTrain
080328-5349OstrichSign
I was investigating a nice ranch area off the main road when I discovered this place.
080328-5351Ostriches
I did not want to get much closer. Ostrich burgers, steaks and eggs are gaining popularity.
080328-5353OroGrandeAdobe
I'm back in Oro Grande, not far from the train cabooses from a few days earlier.
080328-5354OroGrandeSawShop
More dead buildings...
080328-5355OroGrandeSawShop
Not sure what else was here.
080328-5358OroGrandeSawShop
080328-5360OroGrandeCowTank
This is a technically poor shot but I like it.
080328-5362OroGrandeCeramics
Faith Ceramics in Oro Grande.
080328-5363OroGrandeSculpture
A welded sculpture in Oro Grande.
080328-5364OroGrandeWelding
American Welding in Oro Grande.
080328-5366VvilleMus
This is the Route 66 museum in Victorville, not far from Oro Grande. Beware, I'm in a 'fisheye' mood.
080328-5368VvilleMusCafe
A '50's diner display.
080328-5369VvilleMusTrailer
This trailer kit cost about $50, fifty years ago.
080328-5370VvilleMusOuthouse
The Green Spot Motel a few blocks away is a famous landmark. The outhouse display is a nice touch.
080328-5371VvilleMusFences
080328-5373VvilleMusMahan
Miles Mahan's Half Acre of memorabilia was located a few miles away in Apple Valley.
080328-5375VvilleMusBurmaSigns
In the old days, Burma Shave signs lined the side of the road, precisely spaced to deliver the multi-part message in about 15 seconds.
080328-5378VvilleMusDynaVision
An old Dyna-Vision diagnostic machine.
080328-5379VvilleChurch
Joan of Arc church.
080328-5383VvilleVetMem
This Veteran's Memorial was in a bad location.
080328-5384VvilleSantaFeTrading
Santa Fe Trading Company on the left. Not sure about the righthand building.
080328-5385VvilleOddFellows
This was an 'odd' combination.
080328-5386VvilleOddFellows
Though the historic building is a bit bland in reality.
080328-5387VvilleAntiqueMall
The Antique Mall was on both sides of the street.
080328-5388VvilleBoardedStore
A boarded-up storefront.
080328-5389VvillleCenterforArts
This used to be a USO hall.
080328-5390VvillleCenterforArts
080328-5394VvillleCenterforArts
It's now the Center for the Arts and needs a sign repair.
080328-5396VvillePropHouse
Anyone's guess.
080328-5397vvilleBankOfAmer
No ATM at this Bank of America.
080328-5398VvilleSchool
Old Victor School.
080328-5401VvilleStJoanOfArcCh
080328-5405CajonPass
Coming down the Cajon Pass.
080328-5407Car1658MilesofBugs
1,358 miles of bugs.
080328-5408Carwash
First of two...The End!
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