https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/index.php Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:24:18 -0600 Phorum 5.2.20 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486626,486626#msg-486626 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486626,486626#msg-486626
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The passenger cars had come from Durango the day before, as the consist of the Illini Railroad Club special behind 488. Here are a few pacing shots of 488 and the Illini special racing along the 3-rail track between Antonito and Alamosa at a good 30 mph and likely a bit more. My Cambodian college roommate Leo Sopheantha was driving my 1959 Mercury and I was hanging out of the passenger window with my obsolete Agfa box camera that I used for the last time on this day.

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The counterweights were spinning around in a blur, but fireman Shawcroft seemed entirely relaxed on this slightly downhill run

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It is almost the end of the day's run as the train passes the narrow gauge departure yard

[attachment 103606 488Illini-2.jpg]]]> Olaf Rasmussen Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:11:28 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486616,486616#msg-486616 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486616,486616#msg-486616 [attachment 103598 img2019-Copy-Copy.jpg]]]> J.B.Bane Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:06:34 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486598,486598#msg-486598 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486598,486598#msg-486598
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JBWX]]> John West Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:08:37 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486578,486578#msg-486578 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486578,486578#msg-486578
YouTube]]> rosenth Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:34:06 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486569,486569#msg-486569 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486569,486569#msg-486569
400 feet above the Animas by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


Straddling the Highline by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


Peaking through the cut by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


Roster Shot of 481 by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:31:00 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486542,486542#msg-486542 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486542,486542#msg-486542 488 and 489 were fired up, they did a double header to Cumbres, 489 continued on her own, the train eventually arrived in Antonito after dark.

Does anyone know why 487 struggled up Cumbres Pass or why the railroad didn't do a doubleheader in the first place. Last year I saw 484 take an 8 car train up the grade with ease. I have heard that 487 is known to be a poor steamer.

Here is the video

credit to GP30 Foamer]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:06:00 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486537,486537#msg-486537 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486537,486537#msg-486537
Train 463 leaves Durango by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


3/4 Wedge Shot of 481's Engineer's Side by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


Almost done with Heramosa Hill by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


3/4 Wedge Shot Fireman's Side by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


K-28 Wedding by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


In Downtown Silverton by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


The Highline from the Train by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:16:44 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486525,486525#msg-486525 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486525,486525#msg-486525
Note: added the other images and put them in order.

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[youtu.be]]]> The Train Tracker Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:56:24 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486505,486505#msg-486505 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486505,486505#msg-486505 EFFORT UPDATE – Tom Lawson
 
WE DID IT! THANKS to the vast support of South Park Rail
Society members and Supporters and with the successful awarding of a HISTORY
COLORADO funding grant we raised the $400,000 to purchase the historic Como
Roundhouse from Kathy and Dr Charles Brantigan. 




We closed on the sale Tuesday June 9 at First American Title in Golden. Closing
were Kathy and Dr Charles Brantigan, Bill Kazel, the person who originally
saved the Como Roundhouse, Norm Acker, President of the SPRS, Tom Lawson VP /
Treasurer of SPRS and Lisa Comito, Escrow Officer, First American Title.   
After a three year effort orchestrated by one very focused perseverant individual; to agree
on a sales price, terms, fundraising, grant application process and the
co-operation of Kathy and Dr. Chuck Brantigan for their efforts to keep the
Como Roundhouse preservation effort alive helping to organize an organization
to take procession, and finally a closing. This culmination of efforts called
for a celebration lunch at Mickey’s Sirloin in Denver, with Dr. Charles and
Kathy Brantigan, Tom Lawson, Paul Blanchard, SPRS Volunteer Coordinator / Life
Member and Bill Kazel, supporter.
This is a very important chapter of the Como Heritage Site that the historic Como Roundhouse
is now in ownership of the non-profit South Park Rail Society dedicated to the
ongoing preservation and insuring its long term viability on behalf of the
general public to appreciate the history of an operating narrow gauge heritage
site. It is also important to the dedicated Volunteers who have toiled,
sacrificed and devoted their time to restore this Heritage Site and provide the
general public open houses and educational experiences that they now have a an
equity and pride of ownership as stakeholders.
We move on to the next chapter, acquisition of the pasture that surrounds the Como
Roundhouse, Como Depot and the Como Hotel.
See us at [www.southparkrailsociety.org]]]> djunda Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:18:03 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486493,486493#msg-486493 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486493,486493#msg-486493
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What was this all about?]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:09:24 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486482,486482#msg-486482 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486482,486482#msg-486482 [attachment 103584 img1299-Copy.jpg]]]> J.B.Bane Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:40:53 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486478,486478#msg-486478 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486478,486478#msg-486478
Steam, and Smoke above the Animas by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


The World Famous Horseshoe Curve by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


The highline by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


Granite Point by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr


On the Shelf by The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan, on Flickr

[youtu.be]]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:16:20 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486472,486472#msg-486472 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486472,486472#msg-486472
340 coming forward for the 7 am departure of the photo special

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The ducks and geese in the pond just north of the Animas bridge seem to take the approaching train in stride

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Extra #1 - 481 recently came from the shop after overhaul and oil conversion.
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A nice "rods down" roster shot of 340
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Combine 211 is an absolute jem..
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340 paddles past the pond....


...and through the clover of Hermosa Meadows
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more to come..]]> Earl Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:33:57 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486443,486443#msg-486443 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486443,486443#msg-486443







-The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:04:37 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486392,486392#msg-486392 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486392,486392#msg-486392 Greg M Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:22:28 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486381,486381#msg-486381 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486381,486381#msg-486381
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Jimmy Booth and John Bush
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While it may not be as exciting as moving the frame and boiler, it all has to be moved at some point and these are some of the easier of the larger components to move. We were also able to get a deal on the trucking as the truck was already on its way to Durango to load up D&RGW 340.

Speaking of 223s boiler and frame, plans are already being made to move them in the next month or so. As I am writing this D&RGW 223 is being unloaded off the trailer so D&RGW 340 can be loaded up.

The following photos are curtesy of Jimmy Booth.

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most of the people of the D&S mechanical staff that worked on the 340.

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Michael Arcineiga representing Knotts breaking a champagne bottle]]> Dick Bell Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:43:49 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486335,486335#msg-486335 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486335,486335#msg-486335
[www.ebay.com]]]> ToltecTalk Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:19:17 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486327,486327#msg-486327 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486327,486327#msg-486327







]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:52:35 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486316,486316#msg-486316 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486316,486316#msg-486316 John K Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:19:58 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486314,486314#msg-486314 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486314,486314#msg-486314
I saw 473 (on a wedding charter on the 6th), 481 (on 463 on the 5th and 6th), and 482 (on 461 on the 5th and 6th).









The Lordsburg Subdivision Railfan (Owen G)]]> Owen G Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:17:55 -0600 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486310,486310#msg-486310 https://ngdiscussion.net/phorum/read.php?1,486310,486310#msg-486310
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