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August 13-15 2010 -
CO
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad
Revised August 9, 2010
Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) will be hosting a three-day excursion on the
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad out of Leadville, Colorado on August
13-15 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), 2010. We will cover over 20 round trip
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
approximately 80 miles.
Set-on, paperwork, and inspection will take place on Friday August 13th from
approx. 4:30 pm to 6:30 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: $95.00 per car for the three day trip. No partial credit will be allowed
although you may run one or all of the three days. There is a 25 car maximum for
this excursion. 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 you 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.
Home: 719
564 2346,
Work: 719
549 3493
E mail:
jerryggeiger1@msn.com
August
13-15 Schedule Details
The
following is tentative and subject to change depending on the railroad, weather
and other factors.No cars are to set on prior to arrival of the EC or his
representative.
Friday
The EC Jerry Geiger will arrive at Leadville Roundhouse/yard for set on at 4:30
pm. We will Set On our cars on the track as directed for a run Friday evening.
Releases must be signed before setting on along with confirmation of Narcoa
Insurance and operators licence.
4:30-6:30 pm Car inspections, Release and other paperwork as necessary
6:45 pm Safety meeting for the Motorcar operators and passengers who want to run
Friday evening. ALL passengers and operators must
attend all safety meetings. This applies for the rest of the run weekend.
7:00 pm Evening run . Depart roundhouse area for talus slope area and return to
roundhouse yard for evening tiedown as directed.
Saturday
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 passengers and
operators 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.
12:45 pm MC group back at the roundhouse off of the main line for safety
meeting. ALL passengers and operators MUST attend the safety meeting.
1:00 pm MC group departs for area above talus slope or as cleared by the LC&S RR
to clear area for 2 pm train arrival in vicinity. 0 Breakdown rule ( cars are
immediately towed if there is an issue that they cannot run)
Sunday
8:30 am MC group safety meeting. All passengers and operators must attend the
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. We would need to be ready to move uphill on
very short notice as soon as the track inspector was back or it was confirmed
he/she was staying up on the mountain.
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
Special notes:
1) 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 operator’s 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.
2) If you have a camping unit the RR has given us kind permission to park in
the roundhouse area. There are NO facilities so plan on your own water, toilet,
and electricity. If you do park in the area respect the railroad property and
park where advised. Remember this is a working railroad!
RMD Excursion Reservation Refund Policy
On Cancellation, RMD will issue a full refund of excursion fees paid, provided
there will be no adverse financial effect on the excursion and or RMD.
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