It was some years ago, maybe even under Bradshaw, and the railroad got into a fight with Silverton & said that they were going to build their own entertainment center around the depot and not even go into town. Next meeting the city council voted to rezone the land to make this impossible. As usual I am certain Fritz can provide the details.
And in a similar fight with Durango the railroad threatened to move all of their boarding facilities to Hermosa.
Just checked the forecast...6-12" of snow expected up in the hills with a HIGH of 33 for Silverton. Promises to be a chilly ride tomorrow.
Husker Hank
Durango CO