Re: Draw your own conclusions . . .

Dave Boyer Wrote:
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> Maybe after they get established and the revived
> SLRG is up and running, we could talk with them
> about putting the third rail back between Alamosa
> and Antonito!    

Rader Sidetrack Wrote:
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> Extend the 3rd rail out to the end of the Chili Line
> line remnant, and the C&TSRR could handle the
> switching of the perlite/mineral cars & haul them
> to Alamosa!  
>
> And that would probably mean restoration of the
> "draw" on the wye at Antonito, too!  
> See this post:  [ngdiscussion.net].


Unfortunately the revived SL&RG will need to make money to survive, Youse Guys -

. . .  and adding the expense of a facility in Alamosa to transfer perlite (or whatever) from narrow-gauge to standard-gauge cars wouldn't add much to the bottom line.  Plus it's been pointed out several times that – except for us foamers – most folks think the full-day trip from Chama to Antonito is already a bit too long, and adding an extra hour for the scenic Antonito-Alamosa ride is not likely to draw anywhere near enough riders to pay for the rail itself, much less the operating costs.  OTOH, if the SL&RG adjusted its schedule to accommodate a diner on the once- or twice-a-week mixed train from Alamosa to Antonito perhaps they could draw a breakfast crowd southbound and a wine-&-tapas crowd northbound made up of C&TS patrons staying in Alamosa . . .    

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