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This is a forum for the discussion of narrow gauge and steam railroading with a primary emphasis on railroads operating in the US. While discussions of modeling are welcome, please try to limit such discussions to issues relating to the prototype. This forum is not associated with any organization or group, and the authors of each post are solely responsible for the content of their post.

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Derail and how common? by John Kyler	15	07/14/2005 02:35PM Last Post by JasonL
Tweetsie Railfan Day's by Tim Smith	2	07/14/2005 06:38AM Last Post by John Hillier
What's left of the Pacific Coast? by Bob Yarger	10	07/13/2005 01:58PM Last Post by Randy Hees
Any updates on engines 346 and 69? by 480	7	07/13/2005 11:37AM Last Post by High Commander
Baldwin 69 goes NORTH! LINK PIC by Boerries Burkhardt	6	07/13/2005 11:08AM Last Post by Boerries Burkhardt
barrel transfer PIC by Festus	4	07/13/2005 08:05AM Last Post by Jerry Day
Size of air compressors by Kevin	3	07/13/2005 05:17AM Last Post by Linn W. Moedinger
Air conditioning by Kevin	5	07/12/2005 09:21PM Last Post by Bob Yarger
Narrow Gauge diesel to be preserved in Bethlehem PIC by Mike Piersa	1	07/12/2005 07:16PM Last Post by Mike Piersa
WP&Y: Last regular PSGR train into Whitehorse? LINK by Jim Burrill	2	07/12/2005 06:30PM Last Post by Nathan Holmes
New / old passenger cars for Georgetown Loop RR LINK by Boerries Burkhardt	9	07/12/2005 04:51PM Last Post by Bruce R. Pier
Save the 483 LINK by roger hogan	8	07/12/2005 04:16PM Last Post by Trevor Hartford
NG in Costa Rica by Tom Gears	1	07/12/2005 01:35PM Last Post by Tom Gears
Boxcar security at turn of the century? by Clyde	2	07/12/2005 01:02PM Last Post by Herb Kelsey
D&RGW 483 July 2005 LINK by roger hogan	10	07/12/2005 11:32AM Last Post by Ed Stabler
(Loop Content) Loop Ridership Due 7/10/05 LINK by Jim Poston	2	07/12/2005 07:59AM Last Post by Jim Poston
Old Poncha, Cumbres photos LINK by Bob Yarger	3	07/12/2005 07:36AM Last Post by Frank Martindell
Marshall Pass Snowshed LINK by Bob Yarger	11	07/11/2005 08:07PM Last Post by Jerry Day
A good, hard day on the job... PIC by Kevin Bush	12	07/11/2005 05:47PM Last Post by Don Richter
Cumbres Toltec 7-10-05 LINK PIC by roger hogan	2	07/11/2005 04:59PM Last Post by Herb Kelsey
Is 464 running yet? by El Nihi	3	07/11/2005 01:22PM Last Post by Marty Knox
Boilers removed from #9 & #30/74 LINK by Jeff Badger	6	07/11/2005 09:36AM Last Post by Towne Comee
Rotary work in Durango LINK by Bob Yarger	8	07/11/2005 08:45AM Last Post by Duane Richardson
Anyone know anything about Trout City and the trai by John Kyler	2	07/11/2005 07:17AM Last Post by tom casper
BACK ON TRACK at THE LOOP by Steven Torrico	4	07/11/2005 06:24AM Last Post by Steven Torrico
When did the last K27 go Alamosa-Durango? LINK by Bob Yarger	7	07/11/2005 12:15AM Last Post by Paul Hagglund
one more LOOP fact by Steven Torrico	7	07/11/2005 12:10AM Last Post by Paul Hagglund
Devils Gate Bridge question LINK by Bob Yarger	3	07/10/2005 11:34PM Last Post by KWilcomb
Derailment at the Loop LINK by Chris Webster	4	07/10/2005 02:56PM Last Post by John Kyler
Purpose of various steam locomotive parts by Kevin	8	07/10/2005 12:07PM Last Post by J.B.Bane

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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter

The NGDF was started by Don Richter and is currently operated in his memory by Nathan Holmes and others. Others who have contributed to the upkeep of this board are (in no particular order): Charles McCandless, Everett Lueck, Ted Wilton, Cole Adams, James Bane, John Moellmer, Jon Bentz, Linn Moedinger, lloyd lehrer, Rod Jensen, John Craft, Steven Forney, Herb Kelsey, Bill Ramaley, Russ Sperry (El Russo Loco), Josh McNeal, John West, Jim Armstrong, Bob Bergstrom, Greg Scholl, Blake Forbes Doug van Veelen and Mark Fuller.