RGX 2012 - Trip Report
September 20 - September 28
Day 4 - Sunday, September 23
This day was probably the slowest and least productive in all of my trips to Narrow Gauge Country. Essentially, all I did was drive from Alamosa to Chama. Of course, there were many stops along the way to see some new and familiar sights.
Please let me know if you find mistakes - RioGrandeDude @ SmittysHouse.net
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Denver & Rio Grande #169 in Alamosa |
The Rio Grande River |
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Alamosa Yard - This was once a dual gauge yard and the heart of the 4th Division |
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Only a shadow remains today |
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Before leaving Alamosa, I found the end of the wye that was once the narrow gauge branch to Salida, called the "Valley Line." |
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There is still a short length of the narrow gauge rail at the end of the track |
Looking south towards the SLRG mainline. Note the buck on the right. I didn't see him... |
...until he stood up and looked at me! He hung out for a while and I got several photos. |
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Looking north at what was once the route passengers took from Denver to Silverton |
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In Antonito I stopped for a look at the new car barn... |
...and to play around |
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Near La Manga Pass |
Los Pinos Valley |
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Los Pinos Valley |
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Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House |
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Cumbres Pass Section House |
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Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House |
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Cumbres Pass Section House |
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Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House |
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Section House |
Snow Shed and Pavilion |
The new Pavilion |
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Tail of the Cumbres Wye |
Cumbres Yard |
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Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House |
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Old Hwy 17 Trestle |
Section House |
Car Inspector's House as seen from the porch of the Section House |
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Cumbres Pass Water Stand |
Finally in Chama ... |
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... I caught Train 215 arriving... |
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... with some cool guests aboard
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