Photo of passenger-carrying Open Gon on the D&SNG
| November 12, 2012 09:37AM |
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Here's the link to an interesting slide that recently sold on feeBay:
Ebay: D&S Durango & Silverton Steam Doubleheader Original Slide (Item #281018099932)
The slide shows a pair of #478 and #476 doubleheading at the S-curve at the US Route 550 overpass. There is an occupied gondola between #474 and the first passenger car.
Can anyone tell me more about this open rider gon on the D&SNG? Was this a regularly hauled car that everyday passengers could ride, or was it a one-time happening as part of a special excursion?
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Chris Webster
Ebay: D&S Durango & Silverton Steam Doubleheader Original Slide (Item #281018099932)
The slide shows a pair of #478 and #476 doubleheading at the S-curve at the US Route 550 overpass. There is an occupied gondola between #474 and the first passenger car.
Can anyone tell me more about this open rider gon on the D&SNG? Was this a regularly hauled car that everyday passengers could ride, or was it a one-time happening as part of a special excursion?
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Chris Webster
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