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HighCommander

October 26, 2014 05:18PM

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Most older folks in the Denver metro area know of this loco. Ralph MacAllister had a large backyard live steam railroad in his back yard in Boulder. Next to the Holiday drive in north Boulder. Rode behind this loco several times, one outing with the Rocky Mountain RR Club. It is one impressive piece of machinery. I think it went to the Royal Gorge after Ralph died. Ralph had two other locos that were equally impressive.
A lot of people knew of Ralph's trains. They should add to this thread as Ralph's story is fascinating as well as his genius.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/26/2014 05:20PM by HighCommander.

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D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	74ford	October 26, 2014 04:07PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	rehunn	October 26, 2014 05:13PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	HighCommander	October 26, 2014 05:18PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	Tower Operator	October 26, 2014 05:41PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	Roger Mitchell	October 26, 2014 06:44PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	Mr. Ed	October 26, 2014 09:10PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	HighCommander	October 26, 2014 09:48PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	Roger Mitchell	October 28, 2014 02:04PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	Tower Operator	October 28, 2014 03:45PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	Roger Mitchell	October 28, 2014 06:55PM
Re: D&RGW 2-8-8-4 in a barn in WI...	RDannemann	October 27, 2014 06:59AM

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