Train From Above

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The park I frequently walk in has an observation tower located on top of a hill. I don't climb it very often (the steps kill my knees) but, when I heard the train coming today, I hurried up to the top as fast as I could so I could grab a video of it as it passed by.
I was really hoping the train would have more cars than it did, but I was able to get it at least.
Location: Edgewater Park, McKinley Beach Rd, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, USA

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