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June 25- 27 2010 - CO
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad
Updated 6/18/10
Rocky Mountain Division ( RMD) will be hosting a three-day excursion on the
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad out of Leadville Colorado commencing
on June 25-27 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), 2010. Friday –
Evening run: From Leadville roundhouse to Talus Slope and return. Round trip is
approximately 20 miles long. We will cover over 20 miles up and back on the
highest standard gage adhesion railroad in North America. The line was once part
of the Denver, South Park and Pacific RR, a famous narrow gauge Colorado
mountain rail line converted to standard gauge in WW II. This run originates at
the historic RR roundhouse in Leadville traveling to “Talus Slope” and possibly
beyond towards Fremont pass and the world famous Climax Molybdenum mine
depending on the host railroad, track and weather conditions.
Our plans are to run late Friday afternoon ( weather permitting) with two runs
Saturday: early morning and mid day . The activity will conclude with a mid
morning run on Sunday before setoff. Total miles for the four runs will be in
approx. 80 miles. Set-on, paperwork, and inspection will take place on Friday
June 25th and Friday August 13th from approx. 3 pm to 5 pm, and again on
Saturday morning from approx. 5:30 am to 6:30 am. NARCOA INSPECTION Form pre
filled in will be appreciated. Cost: To be determined.
Check www.rockymountaindiv.com for updated details. There is a 25 car maximum
for this excursion. Deadline for registration/payment: June 1, 2010 for the June
run and July 15th for the August run. Run day late arrivals will be considered
on a case by case basis ( depending on the number of confirmed cars present) but
payment must be made in full with a good check made out to the RMD on the day of
the run. The latest version of the NARCOA Rulebook will apply. NARCOA Insurance
and Certificate of Examination card required and proof of same will be required.
Experienced and alert operators with motorcars in good mechanical condition are
highly recommended. If you need to be mentored we must know in advance. Ensure
that your motorcar and yourself are ready for high altitude operation (10,000
ft. up to 11,500 + ft. elevation) and that it will be able to pull an extended
11 mile grade with grades which may approach 4% . Spark arresters and wheel
chocks required. THE ZERO BREAKDOWN RULE WILL APPLY! No smoking on railroad
property and National forest smoking ban regulations will apply. Be prepared for
a variety of mountain weather conditions ranging from sunny and 70 * F to snow
and 30* F or colder. Bring lots of drinking water. Wear appropriate clothing, (
layering is one good choice ) NARCOA rules apply. Sturdy boots are recommended
for this extreme railroad environment. There will be periods where we will be
away from Leadville for a number of hours per train schedules so take whatever
snacks, drinks and other needs you may have with you.
Lodging and meals are on your own. There are no facilities at end of track or
anywhere along the way. Web sites for addition information are
www.rockymountaindiv.com, www.leadvilleusa.com, www.leadville.com ,
www.leadville.org and www.leadville-train.com.
Excursion Coordinator:
Jerry “Greg” Geiger. 3 Bramblewood Lane, Pueblo Colorado 81005. Phone: home: 719
564 2346, 719 549 3493 work . E mail: jerryggeiger1@msn.com
Tenative schedule for the Leadville run June
25-27 2010. Remember this is tentative and may change due to unforeseen
circumstances such as railroad operations, weather etc.
Friday June 25, 2010 ( weather permitting)
The EC Jerry Geiger should arrive at Leadville Roundhouse/yard mid afternoon. We
will Set On our cars on the track as directed for a run Friday evening. NO ONE
TO SET ON TILL EC GEIGER OR HIS REPRESENTIVE IS PRESENT
4:00 pm Car inspections
4:45 pm Safety meeting for the Motorcar operators and passengers who want to run
Friday evening. Attendance is mandatory for all participants.
5:00 pm Evening run .
Saturday June 26th 2010
1st run: 6:00 am: Motor car set on and inspections for those cars not inspected
on Friday
6:45 am: Motor car operator and passenger safety meeting. ALL participants must
attend the safety meeting
7:00 am Depart behind LC&S track inspector for talus slope or as directed by
LC&S track inspector. Immediately return to Leadville roundhouse to clear main
track for 10 am train departure up the hill.
2nd run: 12:45 pm MC group back at the roundhouse for brief safety meeting. All
participants must attend safety meeting.
1:00 pm MC group departs to clear area for 2 pm train departure
Sunday
8:30 am MC group safety meeting. All participants must attend safety meeting
8:45 am departure for area above talus slope to clear the upper end for the 10
am train. THE DEPARTURE TIME WILL DEPEND ON THE ARRIVAL OF THE LC&S Track
inspector back at the roundhouse.
1:30 pm arrive Leadville roundhouse and ALL cars clear the main ASAP. Setoff
will take place at this time without interference to 2 pm train. This would be
END of RUNS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE CLEAR THE MAIN LINE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
AFTER THIS LAST RUN.
Special notes:
1) NO EXCURSION MOTOR CARS are to set on the rails until the EC Jerry Geiger has
arrived , releases signed and the set on has been cleared by the railroad
officials or their designate
2) "0" Breakdown rule ( cars are immediately towed if there is an issue that
they cannot run)
3) Our schedule is tight. NO LATE CARS WILL BE ALLOWED TO RUN FOR THAT
PARTICULAR SEGMENT. If you have not had a safety check, attended the safety
meeting etc. you will not be allowed to run.
4) If you have not paid the required fee please have a check made out to RMD
prior to set on. Remember you must have a current NARCOA operators license and
current NARCOA insurance. These will be verified at set on. NO ONE WILL BE
ALLOWED TO OPERATE A CAR WITHOUT A CURRENT NARCOA OPERATORS LICENSE AND CURRENT
NARCOA INSURANCE NOR if Payment cannot be verified.
If you or your party would want to ride the regular train ( a very nice ride)
Sunday on the 2 PM train you should be able to do so IF your car is set off and
out of the way. Costs for this ride would be your responsibility.
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