Discussions regarding the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec and the History of the San Juan Extension of the Denver & Rio Grande Western
by Allan Kirkpatrick » Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:50 am
While driving through Monte Vista, CO., I noticed some narrow gauge cars in a lot just off the highway. Does anyone have knowledge about these cars? Is it part of a museum? It wouldd be interesting to know more obout them.
Thanks for any info,
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by Tom Casper » Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:33 pm
Yes it is part of a museum. DON Shank is the driving force behind it. He/The museum owns the line to Almost Creede.
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PS, you missed the steam engine he has.
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by Allan Kirkpatrick » Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:34 am
Tom,
Thanks for the info. Is there a site that gives more history of the museum and equipment?
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by Allan Kirkpatrick » Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:28 pm
Tom,
Thank you for the additional info re the history, museum, and equipment. I sure hope they get all of the legal issues cleaned up and can focus on opening and operating the wagon wheel line. It certainly looks like a beautiful area to ride through.
Cheers,
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