Rocky Mountain Division
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May 24-26, 2008 South Fork-Creede, CO 8th Anniversary and Tune Up Run The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the purchase of the Creede branch by the D&RGHF from the Union Pacific, returning the Rio Grande name to this historic, and scenic property. This is a great low key run for mentoring new operators, and a great run to see how your car runs in the mountains. The entire branch may not be accessible due to post winter track conditions, but we will arrange the run to travel somewhere between 60 to 80 track miles during these dates. Speeder limit for the run will be 25 Cost: $110 ($100 is a tax deductible dontation). Checks should be made to "Rocky Mountain Division". NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect. Spark arrestors will be required. Details and updates at www.rockymountaindivision.com Jon Keeling will be EC. Contact Philip Walters, PO Box 57, Mancos, CO 81328 (970) 533-7177 or pwalters@frontier.net . This run will coincide with a D&RGHF work session, those who would like to volunteer to help the DRGHF should contact Philip Walters for more information. Ride the historic rails laid by General Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs and president of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR. About 125 years ago, thousands of miners, including such infamous notables as Soapy Smith, Bat Masterson, and Bob Ford came from all over the USA to seek their fortunes in Creede, Colorado. Now, we can follow their tracks along the beautiful Rio Grande River and marvel at the 1883 depot at Wagon Wheel Gap. Not only will you see this historic railroad of Southwest Colorado, but you will also feel it as you go along the 22 mile standard gauge route. We may even spot some deer, coyotes, and big horn sheep along the tracks. Join the RMD in a ride through the Rocky Mountains that will provide lifelong memories! Click Here for photos of the RMD's 2006 Creede Run
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