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Personal Narrative: The Train Ride Through The Rocky Mountains

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Several summers ago, my family was invited on a train ride through the Rocky Mountains on the Georgetown Loop Railroad. I love trains, and what could be better to see the area than by train. When we arrived in Georgetown to board the train, my head dropped. I was expecting to board an Amtrak and not a steam locomotive. Don't get me wrong, I have always been fascinated with locomotives. I became more excited as the train slowly departed the train station.
I started to relax and took in the beautiful scenery as the train wounds it's way through the Rocky Mountains. We where heading towards Silver Plume, a historic old mining town. The tranquil scenery and fresh air made me doze off. But then, all of a sudden I awake by an unexpected jolt and

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