Greg Scholl Wrote:
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> Maybe the state of Colorado should acquire it and
> give it to the C&TS for $1.00 and let them operate
> it. They could run tourist trains now and then
> and make some money off the freight, and have a
> connection in Antonito with the C&TS. Doesn't
> sound like the price will be that high relatively
> speaking. The friends could rebuild the Alamosa
> shop and put in the third rail to complete the
> Alamosa to Chama experience!!!! Seriously I
> wonder if the freight business would benefit the
> C&TS as a means for additional funding given the
> right scenerio, like no cost to them to acquire
> it!!!! The La Veta Pass excursions were pretty
> nice for scenery as well. Just a wild idea!
> Greg
Personally, that idea doesn't sound that wild to me. I've seen wilder things happen with Hollywood studios, but that's another story.