Re: BIG improvements in C&TS track (pics)

Eric Bolton Wrote:
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> Bottom line is bad track breaks engines. With a
> good rock ballast roadbed the line will drain,
> ties will last longer, and the track will be
> smoother and cause less wear and tear on the
> equipment. You can only keep things historically
> accurate to a point. I'm all for keeping it
> historical but historical ballast?? Come on people
> there is a point were it gets ridiculous.


I agree that we need to get away from asking for the looks we saw when the C&T was in its rather decrepit state. Though things look "awfully new" at present, the good feeling to have tracks that are going to last for a while is much more important. Great job! And the color is sure to darken a bit in the future.

A recent ride showed a very convincing result as well. I still remember with mixed feelings a ride with 497 on the front when we were never sure whether we'd make it to Antonito at all that day. The few rides in between showed various stages of improvement that I had always registered with joy.