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Saturday September 5, 2009 - CO San Luis Central RR Click here for Set On Information 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 No motorcar may set on unless payment has been made to RMD. Set on will begin at 9:00am You must arrive by 9:30am for inspection to be allowed to run. Set on will be in the San Luis Central yards in Monte Vista Colorado. From downtown Monte Vista, drive east on US 160, and after passing Sonic on the left, veer left onto Sherman Drive. In 9/10 of a mile, turn left immediately before the railroad crossing and enter the SLC yard property. We will make one round trip to Center and back to Monte Vista. A bathroom shuttle will be available in Center. Click here to see photos of the 2006 SLC Excursion
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