Dick:
I did note that no equipment was included in the UDS master plan, but then I guess what should we expect for half a million dollars or was it $600,000 ($300K CHS + CO State match of $300K?). The guys over at Sumpter Valley must just shake their heads every time they read about the millions the C&TS has spent on consultants. They probably could have taken that same amount of money and had their 2 reproduction mallets running by now...
The NHS revised filing I believe was spearheaded by Friends member Keith Hayes. A really super job he and the other “Friends” did in shepherding this through.
My crystal ball predicts this work will pay big dividends down the road in obtaining grants and such for the RR. Did you also note that the revised filing is titled “Denver & Rio Grande RR San Juan Extension”. Gee wiz, the next thing you know some wise guy is going to suggest recreating the D&RGW San Juan with federal and state funding…but we all know he would only be dreaming...
Rod