King of the Road


Title:
King of the Road

Description:
Travel the road and rails with Roger Miller. Photos taken in Utah (Moab, Cleveland, Green River) and Colorado (Ouray, Ridgway, Grand Junction, Delta).

Author:
ChinleMiller

Tags:
King, of, the, Road, Roger, Miller, train, old, cars, trucks, buildings, Colorado, Utah, Americana, Amtrak, Union, Pacific, Galloping, Goose, D&RGW, railroad, Roubideau, Bridge, Gunnison, Rover, Green, River, Delta, Grand, Junction, Moab, Ouray, Beaumont, Ridgway,

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