We've made it through, but I can't decide if the cost outweighs the benefits. The Trunkline crew made it through the mountain range alright, but we lost more than a few good people in the process. The worst injured are still recovering, and those with "negligible damage" are doing what they can to help. Good on them.

It looks like the entire ordeal has taken a toll on all who were involved. Big Iron seems to be pushing everypony harder than before, especially the minority species. Some of the workers don't even seem fazed by what happened, just desensitized maybe? I worry for their state of mind more than their bodies.

Swan hasn't sung in a while, though she's still in high spirits. Jack has returned somewhat to his former self. It makes sense that any pegasus would have claustrophobia. He still performs his duties, but he always comes rushing back to Swan and Rook.

The big guy is the one I'm most worried for. I don't know when or how, but Rook must have stepped on an errant piece of gravel or something. He still pulls the train as well as before, but he's got a limp. It's small, barely noticeable, but it’s there.

We've bedded down for the night just outside of the tunnel. We haven't even laid the track here yet. We could all use a large helping of recuperation.