Re: 2016 C&TS RR Geology Train . . . 
| January 28, 2016 12:38PM |
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Clyde Putman Wrote:
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> I rode the geology train in 2014 and it was
> FANTASTIC!
>
> Part of the fun was riding with a bunch of people
> that would not ride the train otherwise.
>
> A highpoint was getting off the train, walking
> through rock tunnel and getting an up close look
> at the Garfield Monument while waiting for the
> train to come thru the tunnel.
> The geologist types were encouraged to collect
> rocks in the tunnel!
>
> Learning about the history of the area millions of
> years ago.
>
> The docent / geologists were all great and super
> informative, but at the same time did not blather
> on the whole trip. As I recall we stopped at a
> location, they talked, then we continued to the
> next location and they were available for
> questions.
>
> Especially if you have ridden the C&TS a few
> times, this is a great opportunity to look at
> things in a fresh new way.
Spot On, Clyde!!
I've ridden trains over Cumbres Pass off and on since 1960, and the 2012 Geology Train stands out as one of the very best trips ever!
Kudos to Rich Muth for organizing these events!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
- Russ
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> I rode the geology train in 2014 and it was
> FANTASTIC!
>
> Part of the fun was riding with a bunch of people
> that would not ride the train otherwise.
>
> A highpoint was getting off the train, walking
> through rock tunnel and getting an up close look
> at the Garfield Monument while waiting for the
> train to come thru the tunnel.
> The geologist types were encouraged to collect
> rocks in the tunnel!
>
> Learning about the history of the area millions of
> years ago.
>
> The docent / geologists were all great and super
> informative, but at the same time did not blather
> on the whole trip. As I recall we stopped at a
> location, they talked, then we continued to the
> next location and they were available for
> questions.
>
> Especially if you have ridden the C&TS a few
> times, this is a great opportunity to look at
> things in a fresh new way.
Spot On, Clyde!!
I've ridden trains over Cumbres Pass off and on since 1960, and the 2012 Geology Train stands out as one of the very best trips ever!
Kudos to Rich Muth for organizing these events!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
- Russ
| Subject | Author | Posted |
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Rich Muth | January 25, 2016 05:54PM |
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Clyde Putman | January 26, 2016 07:55AM |
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Russo Loco | January 28, 2016 12:38PM |
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et&wnc | January 26, 2016 11:08AM |
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