one of the most pleasant aspects of the railroad was the excursions it hosted. an outing to the book cliffs meant a day of hunting, horseback riding, hiking, picnicking, and a general good time. of special note were the memorial day excursions; scores of people would go to carpenter, gather the abundant wildflowers there and return to town with them to decorate their loved ones' graves. associated with many excursions was a conveyance called a "go-devil". it consisted of little more than a few boards bolted together and attached to a set of handcar wheels. thrill seekers used them to coast back down the tracks to grand junction at break-neck speeds.