Re: Hey Mr. Bush, a question about the 497

Chris, et al,
We looked for the proper converted oil headlight but the only available example was deemed to fragile to make the trip. The headlight we are using is an authentic replica of a "wabash" headlight used by the D&RG. We are not changing the lead truck wheels or the crosshead guides or the window frames.
What we are doing is putting together a train similar to those run on the "Chili Line" in the teens. The goal is to show off the recently restored Jackson & Sharp D&RG coach 292, RPO #54 restored by the "Friends", the #315 as it looked when first acquired by the Rio Grande, and create the feel of those days on the D&RG.
The trip on the 24th of September is a fund raiser to help cover the cost of building passenger trucks for the three passenger cars that will make up the historic fleet that will run with the #168 when completed.
The train will be limited to 40 passengers. the cost is $325. There will be multiple unique photo opportunities for those lucky enough to secure a ticket.

John Bush

Tickets can be obtained by calling the C&TS