from the railroad station in the distance came the sound of shunting trains, ringing and rumbling, softened almost into melody by the distance. my wife pointed out to me the brightness of the red, green, and yellow signal lights hanging in a framework against the sky. it seemed so safe and tranquil.
- h.g. wells - the war of the worlds - 1898
photo taken 12.19.(year undetermined) at pt reyes lighthouse by bolesław okoniewski