Re: Hypothetical Restoration of Old La Veta Pass railbed to railroad.

I_love_D&RG Wrote:
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> Well, maybe in 50 to 60 years from now, after I
> finish my 40 years of work and retire, I could
> volunteer on the Cumbres & Toltec, or Durango &
> Silverton, if steam locomotives aren't banned by
> then, haha! Or if there are any good colleges near
> there, where I could get degrees in Space Science
> or Computer Engineering depending on how I'm
> feeling, I could volunteer to work there as a job
> to get in my work experience less than two years
> from now! I'm nearly 16 and a half, so I've got a
> long way to go.

I wouldn't have the view that the Friends are just for people once they retire. While work sessions are their bread and butter, there are other opportunities to help out even if you can't make the sessions. Just simply being a member and calling into their monthly meetings provides a fascinating insight to the narrow gauge restoration world. As someone that brings down the average age of narrow gauge railfans, I can attest being a member and getting involved as a very fulfilling way to be 'in the hobby'.

Brian Jansky
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