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We apologize for being late and for such a
short up-date this week. Carlos is having computer problems and I
haven't been able to get over there to fix it. Everything should be
back to normal by Monday night.
Thanks for being patience
roger |
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Here is my dad and some Ladies of Questionable Morals, actually
these ladies are Members of the "Cripple Creek Players" They are a
Melodrama and Musical Revue Group and perform in the Historic "Butte
Opera House" Check out..
www.cripplecreekplayers.com for more info. Well the other Day I
made a Trip to Cripple Creek... My Brother had entered a Tattoo
Competition, my Brother has some amazing Tattoo's on his arms.. and
I was honored to be by his side when he showed his work to all the
contestants and judge's.. I also took the opportunity to Visit the
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad. |
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Locomotive Number 1, is a Compound Mallet, it was built by Orenstein
& Koppel in Germany in 1902, it was originally used in Avalos
Zacetacus, Mexico to hail Zinc and Lead in the mines. |
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Number 1 is a Beautiful Locomotive, you all have to visit the
Cripple Creek & Victor Railroad, it is a Magical Place.. |
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Here is a good look at Number 1's Front Driver Wheels and Valve Gear
and the rear Cylinders. |
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A look at Number 1's Cab. |
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Here is Number 1's Front end. |
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Here is full view of Number 1, it undergoing a few repairs and will
soon be back on the line. |
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A close look at Number 1's Front Cylinders. |
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Here is the Original Cripple Creek Depot, it is a Beautiful
Structure. |
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A look at a Switch Stand in Cripple Creek. |
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Here the Main Line running out of Cripple Creek. it is a Beautiful
example of 2 Foot Gauge Railroading. |
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This appears to be a Underground Locomotive. |
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Here is another Piece of Railroad machinery, I can't guess what it
is or what it was used for. |
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Here's my Big Brother, you can see one of His Tattoo's. |
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Here are 6 buckets of Coal ready to refuel a Locomotive. In the
background is number 1 and a few extra Passenger Cars. |
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Here is Dad in front of Number 1. |
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Here is a shot of Number 1's Front End. |
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A Young lady from Cripple Creek.. |
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Here is a look at Number 1's Cab, you can the Johnson bar and
Throttle... there is Lubricator up top and the Firedoor and what
appears to be a Water Glass on the left. |
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What a Smile.. |
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This was taken in front of the Cripple Creek Emergency Service's. |
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Here is a used set of Wheels, they are 2 foot Gauge, I am curious as
to where they get new Wheels.. |
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These are the Rear Driver Wheels and Cylinders on Number 4. |
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Here is Cripple Creek & Victor Number 4, This is a Super-Heated
Meyer Type Mallet, it was built by "Bagnall" in England in 1947. It
weighs in at 26 tons and was used initially at a South African
Plantation. |
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Here is the Front Drive Wheels, I am pretty sure that device right
above and between the driver wheels is where, when the Front Frame
pivots the slide travels left to right to support the Boiler. |
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You are looking at the Rear set of Cylinders on Number 1. |
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Here is Dad standing next to Number 1. |
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Here is number 1's front Cylinders, you can see the Crosshead uses
only One Crosshead Guide and the Valve has no Guides at all allowing
for Flexibility in motion. |
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Here is Number 1's front Driver Wheels, you can see the Crosshead
and Valve gear, you can see the eccentric crank and how it drives
the Valve's, |
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Here is Number 3 backing the Train into Station in Cripple Creek. |
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Locomotive Number 3 had a 2-Car Train the Day I was there and I am
pretty sure this is standard arrangement. |
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The Engineer watches Closely as he Guides Number 3 in for a smooth
stop, a very smooth stop I might add. |
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The Engineer has to back into station.. |
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The Engineer preps his Locomotive for another Run. |
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Ole' Number 3 sits quietly between Trips to Victor. |
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Number 3 sits in the Cripple Creek sun.. Number 3 is a 0-4-0 type
Locomotive built by H.K. Porter in Pittsburgh, Pa in 1927. |
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Number 3 sits waiting for the Passengers to Board. |
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Well I have to say Goodbye to Number 3, I hoped you enjoyed my
little Visit away...If you would like more info on this amazing
2-foot Gauge Railroad in a Breathtaking and Beautiful Area of
Colorado...Call: 719-689-2640 or Visit their website at:
WWW.CRIPPLECREEKRAILROAD.COM Thank you for visiting and I will have a few
shots from the Santa Fe Southern next week, until then Take Care..
Carlos Llamas |
