Re: Cumbres Pass 02-11-08 (photos)

John Cole Wrote:
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> WOW! There sure is a BUNCH of snow up there!
> Drifts up the side of the roofs. Imagine the
> amount of work those hearty souls who used to work
> up there went through not only to survive, but to
> keep the railroad running. They must have been
> rough, tough, and buff!
>
> Thanks Roger for the photos! Dave Ferro was
> thrilled to see the carman's house roof still
> standing. He says it needs LOTS of work this
> summer. Your one photo of the section house the
> drifts remind me of sand dunes.
>
> Looks like the railroad will have it's work cut
> out for it getting open by the end of May. Thanks
> again!


Your welcome John, I agree it looks like it will take some time and be a lot of work to clear the track for opening day.