cupied an hour and
three quarters, the grade for eleven miles out of the seventeen being
116 feet per mile.

It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of the scenery here. The
road goes in a zig-zag the whole way. We passed several substantial
viaducts across the Savage river, often at a great height above the
valley, and on many occasions, when the road made one of its rapid
turns, a vista of many miles up the gorges was obtained.

Of course the greatest skill is required in driving the engine up what
is called the "Mountain Division." We mounted on the locomotive, to have
a more perfect view of the ascent. This locomotive is very different to
an English one, as the place where the driver sits is enclosed on three
sides with glass, so as to shelter him and those with him from the
weather. Mr. Tyson thought it necessary to drive a small part of the way
himself; but after that, he resigned his position, as will be seen by
the following certificate, to one equally qualified for an emergency,
though hitherto his peculiar talent in that line had not been developed.

"Baltimore and Ohio Railway, Machinery Department.
"Baltimore, Oct. 21st, 1858.

"This is to certify that Mr. A. T. has occupied the position of
'Locomotive Engineer,' on the _Mountain Division_ (3rd) of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

"The term of his occupation has been characterised by a close
attention to his duties, and consequent freedom from accidents.

(Signed) "HENRY TYSON,
"Master of Machinery,
"Baltimore and Ohio R. R. Co."

Papa, in fact, drove the engine a considerable way up the steepest part
of the ascent, and as the driver must command an uninterrupted view of
the road before him, he had a capital opportunity of seeing the country.
Thrower and I sat on a seat behind him; but he alone had the full view,
as the chimney of the engine rather obstructed ours in front, though on
each side we saw perfectly. The whistle of the engine, when so close to
our ears, was splendid, or perhaps you would have said, terrific.

From Altamont to Cranberry Summit, where the descent begins, there is a
comparatively level country, called the Glades, which are beautiful
natural meadows undulating and well cultivated, with high ranges of
mountains, generally at