ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION
NORTH AMERICAN
RAILCAR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
Rocky Mountain Division Fall Speeder Tour
Saturday, September 1, 2007
San Luis Central RR (The Pea Vine) San Luis Central RR, Monte Vista,
Colorado
Set-on at Monte Vista, CO, travel 12 miles
to Center, CO and return to Monte Vista the same day.
Cost is $30.00. This run will not be
NARCOA insured but NARCOA rules will be in effect.
Experience the rural, laid back life of a
high mountain valley surrounded by mountain ranges. This flat and nearly
straight as an arrow railroad moves over 3,000 carloads in and out during
the year. It serves an agricultural area involved in the production of
potatoes and potato products. [LJ]
For the information of those signed up for the San
Luis Central RR
excursion:
Adam Glazier (RMD President) will lead the SLC excursion set for September
1. This is a Rocky Mountain Division event and is not NARCOA insured,
however, NARCOA rules will apply. Set-on will be at the SLC yard on the East
side of Monte Vista at 8:30am with departure scheduled for 10am. Safety
inspections will be performed before departure. Speed limit on this entire
railroad is 10mph. There are many road crossings and side tracks serving
potato plants etc. There will be a lunch layover in Center, CO. The business
district is five blocks from the RR yard in Center for those who would like
to walk to town for lunch. Center is a neat little farm town with an active
business district. There will be temporary sanitary facilities at the RR
yard in Center and the facilities in the yard office will be available in
Monte Vista. Return departure is scheduled for 1pm with arrival and set-off
at Monte Vista expected to be around 3pm.
For questions on the SLC leg ONLY please contact:
Adam L. Glazier
aglazier@boulder-systems.com
Land - 303-444-7702
Cell - 303-919-3131
Fax - 303-362-7144
Click
here to see photos of the 2006 SLC Excursion
Sunday
September 2, 2007 San
Luis & Rio Grande RR (LaVeta Pass)
Set-on at LaVeta, CO and travel over the
pass to Blanca, Co a distance of 42 miles. Return to LaVeta the same day.
Cost: $125.00 per speeder. NARCOA
rules and insurance will be in effect.
Come join us for a
ride up and over the 3% grade of La Veta Pass. Built in 1877, the rails over
La Veta Pass were part of General Palmer’s Denver and Rio Grande RR route
into the San Luis Valley. The railroad used the slogan ”Scenic Line of the
World” to emphasize the fantastic scenery along the route. Wildlife such as
Bear, Deer, Elk and Mountain Lions may be sighted.
This line sees both
freight and passenger traffic today and is operated as the San Luis & Rio
Grande RR. The SL&RG has graciously consented to allow us to use their
tracks. [LJ]
For information and/or reservations
contact:
Jon
Keeling Phone: 719-989-0779
P.O. Box
721 Email:
jkeelingmt14@yahoo.com
La Veta, Colorado 81055
Click Here for photos of the RMD's 2006 LaVeta Pass run
Monday September 3, 2007 Creede Branch (formerly of the Denver
& Rio Grande RR)
Set-on at South Fork, CO, travel to Creede,
CO, a distance of 23 miles and return to South Fork the same day. Cost:
$125.00. NARCOA rules and
insurance will be in effect.
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]
For information and/or reservations
contact:
Jon
Keeling Phone: 719-989-0779
P.O. Box
721 Email:
jkeelingmt14@yahoo.com
La Veta, Colorado 81055
Click Here for photos of the RMD's 2006 Creede Run
To reserve your spot(s) and receive the information
packet please send deposits of $25 per desired run ($75.00) for the full
tour. Speeder limit is 25. Preference will be given to those taking the full
tour. The Balance will be due by August 1,2007. Information packets will be
mailed by April 1.
For information and/or reservations
contact:
Jon
Keeling Phone: 719-989-0779
P.O. Box
721 Email:
jkeelingmt14@yahoo.com
La Veta, Colorado 81055
Posted by: Len Jones, Rocky Mountain
Division Planning Coordinator |
Rocky Mountain Division
