Clearwater Telegraph
September 12th, 1920
First Train from Clearwater Arrives in Mara
By Frederic “Flash” Williams
The first train from Mara arrived at 11:15am today in Clearwater mark the opening of the extension of the line that was just recently completed between Mara and Clearwater. This marks the completion of the first mayor expansion of the line since the line opened in 1917. It seemed that the whole town showed up to welcome the crew of #12 and most of then stayed to watch them carry out their work and leave town. Once train #12 left town to return to Mara most of the men went to the Clearwater Saloon to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Here is a photo account of train #12 activities today in Clearwater
Train #12 approaching Clearwater from Mara.
Train #12 taking the siding in Clearwater.
Pulling the flatcar from Thuot's Metal Works.
Getting ready to switch the empty reefer for Sharksbite Brewery.
Pulling the full reefer at Sharksbite Brewery.
Spotting the empty reefer at Sharksbite Brewery.
Dropping a boxcar at Thuot's Metal Works.
Picking up the empty lowside gondola at the transfer dock.
Dropping off a highside gondola at the transfer dock.
Preparing the train for the trip back to Mara.
Train #12 leaving Clearwater.