Hi, Jim -
THANK YOU for posting your notes. It is good to get an objective view of recent events.
My experience with the railroad over Cumbres predates the C&TS by several years; I first
rode a three-day excursion from Alamosa to Silverton & return in 1960, was present for the
last D&RGW revenue freights over Cumbres in 1968, and have been an occasional volunteer
supporting the the C&TS since early September, 1970. I first posted a reminder of the 40th
Anniversary on the NGDF four or five years ago, and must accept some responsibility for the
upcoming celebration as I may have instigated it during a conversation with Alan Loomis in
September, 2008. (See my highlights in your notes, below.)
I agree wholeheartedly with your comments regarding the hard work of the track crew and shop crews, and have previously posted several photos of their efforts last year in hopes they would enjoy seeing themselves on the web (see the threads beginning at [
ngdiscussion.net] and [
ngdiscussion.net]).
- Russ Sperry (aka Russo de los Locos, etc.)
Jim Poston Wrote:
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> (I would be remiss if I didn't recognize the
> incredible efforts of the Shop Crews on each end
> of the Railroad, as well as those of the Track
> Crew and the office and administrative personnel.
> I apologize in advance for not knowing everyone's
> names, but your efforts must be recognized along
> with those of the Chama team of Tommy Garcia, Ed
> Beard, Jose Torrez, Glenn Avery, Freddie Aguilar,
> Antonio Lujan, Desi Manzanares, Luis Lopez, Bob
> Sullivan, Tracy Caraway, Joe Martinez, Archie
> Vigil, and Donald Martinez. Each person did - and
> are doing - what needs to be done for the
> Railroad, rain or shine, day or night. Make sure
> you remember them when you ride the train, take
> your photos, or visit the yards.)
> :
> :
>
Chairman Martinez also recognized the upcoming
>
40th Anniversary of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic
>
Railroad, as well as the State of New Mexico’s
> centennial celebration.
>
>
The Railroad’s 40th Anniversary is to be part of
>
the advertising campaign; Commissioner Randall
>
inquired whether the 40-year Anniversary is part
>
of the formal marketing plan,
> :
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/09/2010 02:10PM by Russo Loco.
