June 06, 2019 03:11PM
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It took me over two hours going through this thread to absorb all of the fantastic history and photos. Thanks to all for posting and adding your personal recollections. Absolutely invaluable to all.
I was in the Navy, the submarine service, 1968-1977, gone when the NG ceased operations. Thanks Ernie and others for reactivating a few dead brain cells (OK, more than a few). The photos show I *WAS* there - apparently September 1970. I came home on leave in September 1970, and again Christmas 1971 when I was transferred to the Pacific Fleet (Pearl Harbor, sub working out of Guam). I was off a year! I did not return to the mainland until my 1977 discharge. I apologize being hasty on my dating of the event. I wasted no time after my discharge taking the C&TSRR from Antonito to Osier on the converted box cars and cold chicken leg lunch at Osier. Loved that trip and have many times since (last year on the dinner train).
I remember the old rolling stock in Alamosa and how sad some of it looked rolling into town in the mid-60s. Today, the railroad is in pristine condition and an everlasting legacy thanks to the extraordinary efforts so many of you and the Friends expended to see it live on. There just isn't the words to thank you all for your contributions and dedication.
I look forward to the 2020 50th anniversary functions. I'll try to show up in August/September, not December! :-(
Paul (Moosie68)
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