Interesting Points along the Way
       Merced River As it leaves Merced your Yosemite Valley Railroad train traverses one of the largest and most fertile sections in California. Twelve miles away the placidly picturesque Merced River is crossed. A region reminiscent of the early days of California's rich history.
      The following photo shows the approch to bridge crossing the Merced River between Merced and Snelling.
       First Crossing of the Merced River
near Hopeton