Re: Chasing Trains out of Durango

Jerry474 wrote,
>
> As was stated, the bridge south of Silverton is a
> great spot. The D&S calls it the "long bridge," It
> is a brisk walk from the spot where you can park.
> Don't forget you are at 9000 feet, but I can do it
> at 81.
>
> [attachment 77137 _Z702755.jpg]

Hey Jerry, I have a question for you in this last sequence of photos, what is the D&S moving that would require heavy yellow rubber tarps to be placed over them? Where I work most metals are covered with these types of tarps to keep acidic rain waters from attaching to the metals and thus breaking down mostly carbon steels, that haven't received a coat of primer or a standard painting for protection. It seems odd for a railroad that ships mostly tourist to have something like this in their consist? Just curious you know me, right?

Still a Student,

Dave