AZfarmer Wrote:
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> Since 1999, Don Shank's group did sucessfully
> acquire the Creede Branch. However, the ROW into
> the Town of Creede itself was blocked by numerous
> legal maneuvers that were discussed on this
> forum.
>
> I believe that it is his group that has operated
> (and still operates?) railcar rides on the
> still-standard-gauge track from Wagon Wheel Gap to
> just outside Creede. I've not had the pleasure of
> riding, but the trip has gotten great reviews
> here.
>
> The (1999) hopes for 169 restoration, re-gauging
> of, and steam operation on the branch remain a
> twinkel in our collective eyes.

Bob,
Scared me when you posted about the sale of the Creede branch. Thought it was new news.
I have ridden Don's "Creede Cannonball" It is a converted MOW piece of equipment (tamper?) It is a delightful ride, very affordable and you get to see an area not usually visited. On the return trip to South Fork Don stops at the campground and everyone unloads for ice cream. No pressure, 2 odd hour ride and great history narrative from Don and crew.
Bill Gould