Re: C & S 1008 Update: and Donation of the Old

NGDF -

We've been keeping the DSP&S/C&S Historical Society involved in our restoration of 1008. Richard and I were very happy when the Society accepted our donation of the historic 1008 frame for the roundhouse museum collection in Como, CO. Once the new frame design and fabrication was complete, we were comfortable for the historic original to head back home. The 1008 was one of two C&S cabeese (along with 1009) that survived on the Leadville-Climax operation after the main from Denver-Leadville was abandoned and removed in 1938. Photos of the last Denver-Leadville freight show the 1008 in service in Como, CO (Mal Farrel in C&Sng, and elsewhere).


Here is the remaining 1008 frame (without outer sills) on dolleys, being towed out of the working space at Richard's house, and out to the front drive way.


On wheels and on the move after many decades. The 1008 frame emerges for pick up to go back home.


Richard (left) and Bob Shoppe of the DSP&P/C&S Historical Society are working to get the historic frame loaded for the trip. Getting this heavy and fragile piece in the truck was time consuming a little awkward, since it was flexible after the tension rods were removed (note the straps to hold it together). But after some jacking and blocking, it was rolled into the truck for the trip to Como.




Here is the assembled 1008 frame reassembled in it's place of honor in the Como roundhouse! Pics thanks to Bob Shoppe. Their intent is for the 1008's frame to provide a compact and interesting example of 19th century wooden frame car construction, with repairs evident, labeled to explain the techniques to the public viewers. We're thrilled that this piece is now preserved for the benefit of the museum under development for Como.

More progress soon.

Bob of AZ