Re: Vintage Alamosa *LINK*

Earl has provided a great overview and answers to the questions. Thanks Earl! To understand what was going on in the twilight years you need to get a “big” picture of what the history prior to the 1950’s was…Now if you want to get into the nitty gritty i.e. exactly who shipped what and where then I highly recommend you get a copy of the below listed publications from the CRRM. These 2 reports (and others available from the CRRM) make great reading material for understanding the accounting side of what the NG did. The reports focus on the NG branch lines and Alamosa – Durango was “mainline” much of the data is still relevant to the questions posed. BTW a green eye shade hat is recommended equipment if you want to really get into this subject matter…
1938 REPORT ON BRANCH LINES OF THE DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD
Discusses in detail 30 branch lines in CO, UT, and NM. This document includes a short history, rail and bridge data, maps, stations, carloadings, and abandoment recommendations.
400 pages, 14 color maps, 3-hole punched. $37.50
DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD NARROW GAUGE REPORT 1941-1948
This document is a companion to the "Branch Line Report". Printed from the original document, includes car loading reports, revenue and expenses, freight and passenger statistics, maps.
77 pages, 3-hole punched. $11.95