CharlieMcCandless Wrote:
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> Some of the D&RG coal spurs around Florence had
> third rails to accommodate narrow gauge F&CC cars.
> Some Santa Fe spurs in the Canon City area had the
> same
> These lines were not built dual gauge but were
> converted shortly after construction to save on
> labor costs.
I'm building the F&CC route in Microsoft Train Simulator. Although I have adequate detail on DRGW, ATSF, and F&CC trackage in Florence, including dual gauge trackage, I'm having trouble identifying dual gauge trackage in Canon City.
Does anyone have more information on this?
Don Karch Cripple Creek Railroads in process
Rollins Pass/Moffat Tunnel Route V5 (Denver to Craig and Glenwood Springs)
D&RGW Glenwood Spgs-Grand Jct Route and Colorado Joint Line, Denver-Pueblo
C&S Narrow Gauge South Park Line (with D&RG NG and Colorado Midland SG)