Re: SLRG Questions

Answers (or BS) below...

Railscott Wrote:
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> Just saw an afternoon departure with 5 cars, two
> bi-level commuter cars, two big domes and a single
> level coach. Are boardings at the level for five
> cars. I have noticed the "coach yard" looks empty
> on the web cam during the day. Hopefully business
> is great.

Starting last Friday and continuing through August 2, we are operating a daily round trip from La Veta to Alamosa and return in addition to the regular Alamosa-La Veta train. With the LV-ALA train out, there is nothing left in the yard.
>
> Is there an equipment roster, history of cars,
> etc.? How is the rebuild on the other steam engine
> going, I believe it is 1744?
>

Check our website for car info and schedules. 1744's boiler is still at the rebuilder's shop in Alabama. It might be back this fall.

> I read on the Royal Gorge RR site something about
> they own the largest fleet of big domes, how many
> does SLRG own?
>
The corporation owns 5 dome cars. One is on the Mt. Hood RR in Oregon, the other 4 are in Alamosa on the SLRG.

> What is the history and purpose of what looked to
> be two narrow gauge box cars in the SLRG yard in
> Alamosa?
>
They are owned by Steam CMO Steven Butler. He also has a flat car on the property. Yes, they are D&RGW ng cars.
>
> I rode on the SLRG last month and all the crews
> and employees were great!!

Thanks for the compliment.... Glad you had a good time...

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