ff Wrote:
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> Thanks Tom... very interesting.. Having lived in
> El Rancho.. suspect I know where you picked up a
> bit of food.. delightful rolled up
> tacos...Unfortunately much of the rail has been
> pulled up over the system.. And recent rumors of
> a major reconstruction appear to be just
> that..rumors.. However by the Progresso Cement
> plant, construction of a new 4 lane divided
> highway includes a nice new bridge over the ROW
> where it goes into a cut...There would seem to be
> no reason for such expense if it werent to
> preserve the ROW in anticipation of
> re-construction.... .. Beautiful shot of Guate
> City... almost always smog if not rain ..now and
> there is a 4 lane highway below the bridge..but
> the bridge still stands tho rail up to it is
> gone..


Thanks Bill...your up to date comments add a lot. 1977 was my last visit there and I'd like
to remember it that way.
What years did you live in Rancho? You likely saw quite a lot then.