Rocky Mountain Division
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Sunday and Monday September 6&7, 2009 - CO Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation Click here for set on information South Fork, CO – Rio Grande Fall Run. The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to come follow the Rio Grande river on this historic, and scenic property in the mountains of Colorado. This is a great low key run for mentoring new operators, and a great run to see how your car runs in the mountains. We will arrange the run to travel somewhere between 60 to 80 track miles during these dates, traveling from South Fork to Wasson Wye and return . The run will be limited to 25 cars. You may run either or both days. Checks should be made to "Rocky Mountain Division". NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect. Spark arrestors will be required. No Hi-Rails. No Smoking. Jon Keeling will be EC. Cost: $135 ($120 is a tax deductible donation) for the first day you run and $125 for a second day. Fee must be received by EC two weeks prior to the event. For information and/or reservations contact: Jon Keeling Phone: 719-989-0779 Mail: P.O. Box 721 La Veta, Colorado 81055 Email: jkeelingmt14@yahoo.com 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! [DD] No motorcar may set on unless payment has been made to RMD. Set on will begin at 7:00am You must arrive by 8:15am for inspection to be allowed to run. Set-on will be near the South Fork Depot. From US 160 Junction with CO 149, go North on CO 149 8/10 of a mile and turn left onto Ponderosa Drive. (Ponderosa is just before the railroad crossing on CO 149) About 2/10 of a mile along Ponderosa, you will pass the Depot on your right. Set on will be at the next grade crossing on your right, Deer Run. On Sunday bring your own lunch, as we will will be making two trips to Wasson. Monday we will stop for lunch at Blue Creek, only making one run from South fork to Wasson. Each day we will depart an hour ahead of the Silver Streak, and proceed to Wasson Wye, turn there, take a potty break and then return to South Fork following the Silver Streak. (The Silver Streak is currently operating between South Fork and Wagon Wheel Gap.) Click Here for photos of the RMD's 2006 Creede Run
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