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Leadville, Colorado & Southern.
Leadville, CO.
Wednesday & Thursday, September
21 & 22, 2011
The Rocky Mountain Division is pleased to announce the first portion of the
RMD Fall Color tour on the beautiful and friendly Leadville, Colorado and
Southern Railroad originating in Leadville Colorado. This run will traverse the
majority of the last existing 11 miles (approx.) of railroad on the route of the
former narrow gauge Denver, South Park and Pacific RR which dates from the
1880s. The line was standard gauged in 1943. This is the highest standard gauge
adhesion railroad in North America starting at 10,000 feet of elevation in
Leadville, climbing to the proximity of the summit of Fremont Pass near the
world famous Climax Molybdenum mine at an elevation exceeding 11,000 ft above
sea level.
There will be two runs over two days. You may run one or both days, but the cost
is the same. Both runs will depart LC&S RR Roundhouse Yards at approximately 9
am after a mandatory safety meeting for all participants before departure. The
run will travel from Leadville yards to a point near the Climax mine. (Weather
and RR permitting) After turning the group will then travel to the Leadville
yards. At this point on Wed. 21 Sept any who wishes may ride the afternoon
passenger train. NOTE: Cost of the ticket for each paid member in good standing
as of July 26 , 2011 of the RMD and/or one operator of each paid car on the run
will be covered. Additional tickets are available at a special rate of $16.50
per person for RMD spouses , guests and friends.
During the return portion of
the trip, the RMD will conduct its annual meeting on the train.
(Annual meeting will be announced at later date) After returning
to Leadville yards, participants may set off or tie up for the night.
A Bar B
Cue is planned and paid members in good standing of the RMD as of July 26, 2011
will receive one free dinner per paid member . Additional dinner tickets are
available for $15.00 per person.
Set-on Wed. 21 Sept as railroad schedules permit from 6:00 am to 8:30 am. Set on
will be in the proximity of the LC&S RR roundhouse on the north side of
Leadville. Car inspections following NARCOA guidelines will be conducted during
set-on activities as well as releases signed by all participants. Please have a
completed MC Pre inspection form to save time during the inspection process.
Thursday’s run ( 22 Sept) will be a repeat of Wed’s run with the exception that
upon return to the Leadville yards at approx. 12 pm, we will set off to continue
to the next leg of the RMD Fall Color tour in Alamosa or South Fork Colorado.
Please see separate announcements on the RMD site pertaining to these choices.
Due to single track and other operating conditions, Hy-railers and larger gang
cars will be considered only on a case by case basis. Call for clearance before
registering one of these vehicles. The “0 Breakdown rule” will be strictly
enforced for all participants. NARCOA Channel 1 will be used for only critical
communications.
Full payment is required at the time of registration. Cost for this run will be
$65.00. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all rules and regulations for
NARCOA apply. USFS approved spark arresters are required. Wheel chocks are
required.
Requirements for registration: Name of operator, Copy of NARCOA current
operator’s license and insurance card, Payment of $65. Payment should be made
out to RMD. Car type and model, Contact phone numbers (cell phone preferred), e
mail (preferred) and postal addresses for last minute notification of person who
will be running the car are mandatory. If you would like a written confirmation
of your registration please include a SASE envelope.
If you are not a member of the RMD and wish to ride the train or attend the BBQ,
Add an additional $16.50 for each train ticket desired and/or $15 per person for
the BBQ.
Send checks to:
Rob Small,
RMD,
0180 Rockledge Drive,
Glenwood Springs, Colorado. 81601.
For further information please
contact EC in charge Jerry “Greg” Geiger, (719) 549 3493 or Rob at 970 945 7537.
Emergency Only contact numbers: Cell phone: 719 821 6259 Jerry or 970 618 0137
Rob.
Due to the need to quantify the
number for the bar b cue the cutoff date for registration is August 31, 2011.
Late entry participants will be considered on a case by case basis but it may
not be possible to attend the bar b cue.
There are a number of motels/hotels in the Leadville area but reservations
should be made early as this is a popular summer/fall tourist spot. Visit
www.leadville.com for details. In addition Climax mine is engaged in startup
activity and rooms may be difficult to find on a last minute basis.
Note the following: This is a very high altitude run. We will be operating from
an elevation of 10,000 ft above sea level to over 11,000 feet. Grades vary
between 0 and 2%. A typical car can lose in excess of 30 % of its sea level
horsepower rating at this altitude. Although the weather can be quite pleasant,
changeable weather from summer highs of 70 * F to freezing winter weather
conditions can occur in short periods of time along our route. Hypothermia is a
very distinct possibility. Dress and plan accordingly. There are no facilities
on this run and bathrooms at the roundhouse are very limited.
Continue to monitor this site for any changes or additional details.
Rob Small
0180 Rockledge Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
robsmall@comcast.net
970.945.7537
Checks must be received by August 31, 2011.
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