Re: misc thoughts/questions

dougvv Wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> 1) what sized rail and turnouts/switches are used
> in the Antonito yard?

The C&TS Antonito Yard is (I believe) 70lb rail.
>
> 2) Does the C&TS have all the same sized switches
> or is there a mixture?

If your referring to rail size, everything east of Osier is 70lb, Osier west is 85 lb. Chama yard is 70 lb.
>
> 3) what fuel does IRCA 40 and 44 burn?
>
> 4) did you know that according to Yahoo maps, the
> C&TS is connected to the SL&RG?

Don't believe everything you see on the 'net....
>
> [url=https://search.yahoo.com/local/s;_ylt=A0LEVx_
> EPlRa7mMA3BJXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5zBGNvbG8DYmY
> xBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=Antonito+Town+Hall
> &addr=Antonito,CO&listingid=19733975&fr=tightropet
> b]Antonito CO[/url]
>
> 5) I think rail sizes for the SL&RG in the
> Antonito yard has been covered. I have not been
> able to find the post. Can you help out?

The D&RGW/SLRG Yard in Antonito is 90 lb. It was 90lb when it was dual gauge too.
>
> 6) once you cross into NM on US 285 is that
> private property or a nation forest?

BLM on the CO side of the line, Carson National Forest on the NM side. Rio Grande National Forest on the CO side starting around Big Horn.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Doug vV