On the way to Banff

A mummy black bear and cub.




A mountain sheep.




And more beautiful scenery (below).


Switch-back tunnels.

What are they?

They are zig-zag "steps" 9or hairpin bends) to provide a reasonable incline angle to ascend a steep gradient.

But a train cannot make such u-turns, so the zig (or zag, hairpin bend, etc), is 'eased' by widening the turn, going into the mountain and coming out at the lower level.

See two tunnel openings (at different levels) in photo below.



A short toilet stop here.



And to take in the beauty of this river.




And a "natural bridge" carved out by the river.



















Click to enlarge shot below of another lake.

A lakeside park rest-stop for those who go by road.

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