Rocky Mountain Division

of  NARCOA

May 23, 2009 - CO

 San Luis Central RR

Monte Vista, CO -  The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to this railroad set in the famous San Luis Valley of Colorado.  Set-on will at the SLCRR offices at 2899 Sherman Ave., Monte Vista, CO followed by safety inspections, signing of liability waivers and a safety meeting.  We will travel north 12 miles to Center, CO for a lunch break. Departure for the return will be after lunch with arrival back at Monte Vista early afternoon for a 24 mile round trip. This railroad aka The Pea Vine moves over 3000 carloads in and out during the year. It serves an agricultural area involved in the production of potatoes and potato products. This is a NARCOA insured event and all NARCOA rules will apply.  No Hi-Rails.  Operators needing mentoring are welcome, just please let the EC know when you sign up that you will need mentoring.  The fee for the day will be $50 per car.  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   

Detailed Plan for May 23

Set-on will begin at 8:45 AM at The SLCRR offices at 2899 Sherman Ave., Monte Vista, CO followed by safety inspections, signing of liability waivers and a safety meeting.

Operators being mentored, please arrive at the set on at 8:15am

All cars should be set on and inspected by 9:40 am.  Safety Meeting will be at 9:45 am.  Departure will be at 10:00AM. We will travel at track speed for this RR of 10 mph north 12 miles to Center, CO arriving approximately 11:30am for a lunch break. Departure for the return will be at 1:00PM with arrival back at Monte Vista approximately 3:30PM.

Monte Vista is about 1/2 hour east of South Fork

Click here to see photos of the 2006 SLC Excursion

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