Narrow Gauge Railroad Discussion Forum https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/index.php Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:57:59 -0600 Phorum 5.2.20 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490757,490757#msg-490757 Lerro K-36 Charter and paint scheme questions (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490757,490757#msg-490757
Does anyone know which C&TS K-36 is most likely to be used for the upcoming Lerro Photography charter? Some friends and I think it may be 487 considering its past charter use, recent assignments to the Chama side and its large “Perma-Plow.” However, 488 or 489 could also be candidates given their updated appearances this season.

On the topic of the new look, does anyone know if the silver smokebox fronts and tricolor heralds are here to stay? Are there any plans to give 487 the same treatment? I’ve only heard good things about the new look and I personally hope they keep it around.]]> Wade Howard Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:25:38 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490754,490754#msg-490754 Potential flooding in the San Juans (3 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490754,490754#msg-490754
As if this afternoon, the NWS is predicting that the San Juan in Pagosa Springs is predicted to peak 1' higher than it did in October 2025, a flood event that caused over $1 million in damages in Archuleta County.

The Durango Weather Guy reports that the NWS is predicting the Animas River to almost but not quite hit flood stage in downtown Durango.

Peak for the Animas, San Juan, Rio Blance, Navajo and Piedra rivers is expected tomorrow.

Anyone know what the Rio Chama is doing and if there's expected to be flooding down there?]]> gregcoit Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:35:58 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490719,490719#msg-490719 476 Ran Under Its Own Power Today for the First Time in Almost a Year (2 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490719,490719#msg-490719 [attachment 105415 IMG_13131.jpeg]]]> Jackson_B_576 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:37:06 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490718,490718#msg-490718 Train Update Bangladesh (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490718,490718#msg-490718
Train Update Bangladesh

Trains are the primary mode of transportation in Bangladesh. They have a dual-gauge system.
In some of the videos you can see dual-gauge trackage. The narrow gauge is one meter, and
there is lots of it!

They are still delivering train orders by hoop! Lots of manual signalling.

If you are into safe railroading, don't watch!!! I find it fascinating!

Greg]]> Greg-R Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:57:02 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490700,490700#msg-490700 D&RGW 6200's c.1925-1937 (WIP) (1 reply) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490700,490700#msg-490700
For the last year or so, I have been mired in a long-term project of trying to model the D&RGW's 6200 flatcars in their pre-rebuild appearance. Few photos exist and, to my knowledge so far, very little in the way of drawings. If I could dissuade my year-ago self from embarking on this errand, I probably would, but that's neither here nor there. I set off in late October 2025 with OP-9201 from DPL and the pre-rebuild folio on pg. 115 of R.E. Sloan's "A Century + Ten", and here's where we are today!

[attachment 105408 6200_TechDrawing.jpg]
[attachment 105409 6200_TechDrawing_ISO.jpg]

There are several details still left to model--wrapping up the brake rigging, retainer valve and associated piping, the knuckles and coupler cutbars, etc. But I feel the model itself is at the point where I can share it for feedback purposes. The model is made entirely in the free game modeling software, Blender, and uses some clever rendering tricks to mimic a CAD line drawing. Everything except the text (Even the dimension and extension lines!) are made in Blender. Outlines are applied to all geometry when rendering the scene in an orthographic view, which produces the effect. Because this process is automatic, you may see a few artifacts, which I will squash when I am completely done with the model by manually assigning every edge and vertex to receive an outline or not. (very time-consuming...) I am also not a draftsman by any means, so apologies in advance for any visual unappeal in my presentation or dimensions.

As for the details, the bolster is wrong, and I need to plan a trip to DPL to dig for the correct card for it--as it is unique to these cars after their 1925 rebuild. I also still have not addressed the center sill splice, for lack of information, and the need to look into the D&RGW's 'standard' practice before making an educated guess. I have also recycled hardware from the post-1937 6200s (Brake rig, queen posts, etc.) where applicable, as seems to be the case based on the photos I have seen.

What about #06202 as the Salida block car? #06213 as a tank car outfit in the early 50s? All in due time, I hope! If you have any suggestions, feedback, or unpublished photos of the prototypes, I'd be happy to discuss or add them to the reference folder. This is very much still WIP, and I have plenty of time to change/fix things. The model will be somewhat suitable for 3D printing or train simulators with a little optimization.

Lastly, I'd like to give a special thanks to Jeff Smith. His and Jim Schmit's drawings over on Branchline Products are fantastic and pulled their weight and then some--filling countless gaps in dimensions I had for various hardware and generally comparing to the post-1937 rebuilds. He has freely let me access his extensive knowledge of cars on the Rio Grande, (and his home) on my cross-country travels for research trips, and for that I will be forever grateful.

Thanks as well to Casey Akin, William Reed, Brett Wiebold, Kyle Danielson, Christian Dvorak, and many others for spitballing with me and letting me blab their ears off about these cars; your help, encouragement, and individual expertise have been invaluable in my endeavors. Keep nipping at my heels, and it might get done even sooner! :D

Keep it cool and classy,
Peyton Smith]]> Peyton Smith Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:54:56 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490698,490698#msg-490698 Standard Gauge Power and Narrow Gauge Cars (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490698,490698#msg-490698 www.ebay.com]]]> ToltecTalk Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:22:03 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490678,490678#msg-490678 Hefty Moguls (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490678,490678#msg-490678 [attachment 105407 15903-Copy-Copy.jpg]]]> J.B.Bane Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:54:00 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490677,490677#msg-490677 NNG- What were the Denver Pacific 4-4-0s painted like? (16 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490677,490677#msg-490677 GilpinMan1887 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:41 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490669,490669#msg-490669 :) NNG: CRRM thins the herd (8 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490669,490669#msg-490669


From R&R, see this article: [railfan.com]

This photo is linked from that article:

A Standard Oil 0-4-0T left the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden on Monday for the Fort Caspar Museum in Casper, Wyo., where the locomotive originally worked. Courtesy Photo.

Quote

Standard Oil 1, an Alco-built 0-4-0T, left the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden on Monday for the Fort Caspar Museum in Casper, Wyo. The locomotive worked in Casper for more than four decades, switching tank cars at a refinery.

The locomotive was loaded onto a flatbed trailer on Monday, and then made a nearly 300-mile trek to Casper, where it will be unloaded at the Fort Caspar Museum on Tuesday. It will be placed on display near the museum’s entrance as part of a larger exhibit about the city’s oil industry.

Full story here: [railfan.com]
]]> Rader Sidetrack Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:52:21 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490668,490668#msg-490668 Outage (7 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490668,490668#msg-490668 Dean2926 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:27:41 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490660,490660#msg-490660 D&RGW 491 new paint. (16 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490660,490660#msg-490660
This first Photo is basically our debut photo. This is as clean as she will ever be.
The second a third photo are a fun comparison and showcases the lower tender number.
Oh and here is a link to a historic photo with the brake club in the coupler pocket. We love details like that, plus it is a convenient place to keep a brake club.
Friends of the C&TS photo collection.

In the last photo you can see how quickly she starts to weather her new paint.

[attachment 105398 491newpaint20261.jpg]

[attachment 105399 491newpaint20262.jpg]

[attachment 105400 491Chama1956FOCT.jpg]

[attachment 105401 491newpaint20263.jpg]]]> Jeff Taylor Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:43:22 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490658,490658#msg-490658 Some Photos of 480 From 5/27/2016 (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490658,490658#msg-490658 D&RGW 480 10 years ago by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr A Dead Era by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr]]> Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:52:04 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490630,490630#msg-490630 c&ts opening day from 2014 (1 reply) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490630,490630#msg-490630 [attachment 105388 494949374_4022796881267443_1885754856009800528_n.jpg]
[attachment 105389 499202892_4038151146398683_5276033030075992944_n.jpg]]]> jones45 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:06:29 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490608,490608#msg-490608 D&S Double Header (16 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490608,490608#msg-490608
[attachment 105377 _Z808539copy.jpg]

[attachment 105378 _Z808595copy.jpg]

[attachment 105379 _Z808643copy.jpg]

[attachment 105380 _Z808651copy.jpg]

[attachment 105381 _Z808726copy.jpg]]]> Jerry474 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:34:10 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490599,490599#msg-490599 #491 at the CRRM last Saturday (2 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490599,490599#msg-490599
video: [youtu.be]]]> John Meixel Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:36:32 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490590,490590#msg-490590 A Fall Visit to the Sumpter Valley Ry. (4 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490590,490590#msg-490590
I have always liked the square water tower. It's tiny in comparison to the Rio Grande's standard water tank. Speaking of the Grande, there's a 3000 series boxcar in the background.

[attachment 105350 Resize2.jpg]

This NCO coffin tank car was neat to see having only seen models of it.

[attachment 105351 Resize1.jpg]

We could hear the crew getting the train ready near their backshops and watched them as they pulled out onto the main and shoved into the depot.

[attachment 105352 Resize3.jpg]

Brakemen on point.

[attachment 105353 Resize4.jpg]

The conductor gave his safety schpeal from one of the open cars, an ex-White Pass & Yukon Route 1000 series container flat, to a crowd of eager people. I was one of the last ones to get in line to board the train and was suprised to find that no one wanted to ride in caboose 3. How could one refuse such an offer? The train crew had the wood burning stoves lit in all the cars which was welcome in both warmth and scent. I happily placed myself in a cupola seat. The younger of the two brakeman on board acted as the tour guide for the caboose as there was no transfer plate connecting it to the rest of the consist.

As we departed, I snapped a picture of Sumpter Valley Railway caboose 5 from the cupola.

[attachment 105354 Resize5.jpg]

To Be Continued...]]> Do It All Danielson Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:06:09 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490588,490588#msg-490588 Custom Lego Rotary OY (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490588,490588#msg-490588
[bsky.app]

-Aidan]]> Aimurr497 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:27:56 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490586,490586#msg-490586 Look what happened today in Antonito... (23 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490586,490586#msg-490586 [attachment 105348 425Antonito-01.jpeg]
[attachment 105349 425Antonito-03.jpeg]

Additional details to be added still before the charter.....]]> dave2-8-0 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:20:32 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490569,490569#msg-490569 Amazing What Things Got Saved (4 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490569,490569#msg-490569 [attachment 105341 DSCN1491.JPG]
[attachment 105342 DSCN1492.JPG]
[attachment 105343 DSCN1493.JPG]
[attachment 105344 DSCN1496.JPG]]]> J.B.Bane Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:05:35 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490567,490567#msg-490567 D&RG Lehigh Spur vs. Danville (2 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490567,490567#msg-490567
[www.castlepinesconnection.com]

[www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org]]]> Elrey Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:14:03 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490565,490565#msg-490565 Is 487 a good locomotive? (31 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490565,490565#msg-490565 Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:04:03 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490564,490564#msg-490564 Driving Maps/Guides for Rio Grande Southern? (5 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490564,490564#msg-490564
Are there any driving guides/map guides to follow the right of way/get me to those locations? Not sure where to start, it'll be my first time trying to follow the railroad and I'm eager to see as much as I can. Thank you!]]> narrowgaugenut Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:03:30 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490563,490563#msg-490563 Some Questions About Winter in the San Juans (7 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490563,490563#msg-490563 DraketheRailfan Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:46:43 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490561,490561#msg-490561 Orange Belt Railway (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490561,490561#msg-490561 Box . . . . #101 - 127 . . . Capy. 7 1/2 tons . . . . 27 cars
Flat . . . #201 - 236 . . . Capy. 7 1/2 tons . . . . 36 cars
Stock . . . . . #301 . . . . . . . . . 1 car
Caboose . . . #300 . . . . . . . . 1 car
First Class coach . . . #1 - 4 . . . .4 cars
Second Class coach . #5 - 10 . . . 6 cars
Private . . . . . . #11 . . . . . 1 car
Baggage, Mail & Express . #41 - 46 . . . . 6 cars]]> RonRudnick Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:48:10 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490556,490556#msg-490556 Orange Belt Railway (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490556,490556#msg-490556 153 miles
Box . . . . #101 - 127, Capy. 7 1/2 ton . . . .27 cars
Flat . . . #201 - 236, Capy. 7 1/2 ton . . . 36 cars
Stock . . . . #301 . . . . . . . . 1 car
Caboose . . #300 . . . . . . . 1 car
Coach, First class . . . #1 - 4 . . . . 4 cars
Coach, Second class . . #5 - 10 . . 6 cars
Private . . . . #11 . . . . . . . . 1 car
Baggage, Mail & Express . . . #41 -46 . . . 6 cars]]> RonRudnick Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:42:44 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490553,490553#msg-490553 Tonopah Railroad (3 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490553,490553#msg-490553 [attachment 105332 img171-Copy-Copy.jpg]
[attachment 105333 024-Copy-Copy.JPG]]]> J.B.Bane Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:21 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490551,490551#msg-490551 Cumbres & Toltec 10/17/2026 Trip. (1 reply) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490551,490551#msg-490551
On Behalf of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad thank you for the great opportunity of riding behind these historic steam locomotives. I also want to give a shout out to now former train engineer Jeffrey Stebbins a C&TS living legend. He has spent 29 years on the railroad and has had a wonderful career on the railroad and has now officially retired. This morning before we left Chama to go back to Albuquerque wi stopped by one last time to catch my favorite K-36 departing the Chama Yard.

This weekend I finally got to tour the yard for the first time in my life. It was truly a pleasure getting to walk around and also getting invited up inside the cab of 487 and there I got to meet train engineer Jeremy Garcia who lead the train out of Chama this morning. The 487 has always had special place in my heart and is in the top 5 of my favorite steam locomotives. Her big snowplow is a rare site to see in front of any steam locomotive nowadays, and I finally got to stand in front of her up close and soaking it's 100 year old presence of oil, smoke and steam. Once again thank to the Cumbres & Toltec. I will be back soon.
[attachment 105327 Photo_1792295277584.jpg]
[attachment 105328 Photo_1792295279573.jpg]
[attachment 105329 Photo_1792295282904.jpg]
[attachment 105330 Photo_1792295283857.jpg]
[attachment 105331 20261018_095024.jpg]]]> Dean2926 Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:41:25 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490549,490549#msg-490549 C&NW 33 ALCO Builder's Photo (1 reply) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490549,490549#msg-490549
[www.ebay.com]]]> The Train Tracker Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:01:48 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490546,490546#msg-490546 RGS 20 at the NG Motel (no replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490546,490546#msg-490546
[www.ebay.com]]]> The Train Tracker Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:23:13 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490544,490544#msg-490544 Osier camera (3 replies) https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,490544,490544#msg-490544 Allan]]> akirkpatrick Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:52:15 -0600