20 reasons to take the RGS 20 solo at the C&TS photo charter Sept. 5

20 reasons to attend the RGS 20 solo on the Cumbres & Toltec photo charter Sept. 5

1. This trip hasn’t happened before.
2. It may not happen again or for a long time.
3. Rio Grande Southern 4-6-0 No. 20 is special – it’s an 1899 locomotive that’s a survivor of an amazing railroad thanks to the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club and the Colorado Railroad Museum.
4. It’s back in steam after a miraculous 12-year restoration at the Strasburg Rail Road in Pennsylvania and completed at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden in 2020.
5. No. 20 was on the cover of Trains Magazine in 1942, just after the periodical had begun.
6. Mingle with Trains staffers on board in 2021.
7. It’s in Antonito helping to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cumbres & Toltec Scenic.
8. We’re going where the paved roads don’t go so no chasers!
9. We will be at Ferguson’s trestle at dawn for silhouette images.
10. Early departure means glorious morning light runbys.
11. This short distance charter will yield lots of runbys.
12. A mixed freight consist with two historic cars will be a unique time machine.
13. A great day out behind steam with friends old and new.
14. Get the meet photo with the regular C&TS train powered by a K36.
15. When is the last time you had a box lunch at Big Horn?
16. No. 20 in sage brush looks great!
17. Stop at Lava tank for water.
18. Cross the Colorado / New Mexico state line more times than you can count in one day.
19. After it’s over, you take home great images to share with friends.
20. Best of all, you make great memories that last a lifetime!

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