ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION
NORTH AMERICAN
RAILCAR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
Rocky Mountain Division Speeder, Bus & Steam Train Tour
FULL - Waiting List only
Monday,
July 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.
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]
Click Here for Photos of the RMD's 2006 LaVeta Pass Run
Tuesday, July 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, join in Creede Mining Days Festival
activities then return to South Fork. The run will be the same on both
days. Pay $125.00 for one run and get the second for free.
Wednesday July 4, 2007
Creede Branch (formerly of the Denver & Rio Grande RR)
Repeat of the previous day’s run. Cost is
free for those paying on the 3rd or $125.00 for the 4th
only.
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, marvel at the 1883 depot at Wagon Wheel Gap, and
partake in the legendary 4th of July celebrations in Creede. We will be able
to see mining competitions where people re-enact the methods employed by the
miners of 1892 to get the silver out of the mountains and witness the
spectacular cliffside fireworks display. Not only will you see the historic
railroad of Southwest Colorado, but you will also feel it as you go along
the 22 mile standard guage 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]
Click here for
Photos of the RMD's 2006 Creede Branch Run
Thursday July 5, 2007 San
Luis & Rio Grande RR
Trailer Speeders to Alamosa, CO and set
on in RR yard in preparation for the Friday run. No cost for this day.
Friday July 6, 2007
San Luis & Rio Grande RR
Travel by Speeder to Antonito, CO, a
terminal city for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic narrow gauge RR, a distance of
30 miles. Hop on the C&TSRR bus to Chama, NM. Upon arrival in Chama catch
the Steam Train back to Antonito and then return to Alamosa by Speeder. Cost
of the Speeder run is $125.00.
This is a section of General Palmer’s
original narrow gauge route from Alamosa to Durango. It was converted to
standard gauge long ago and presently sees both freight and tourist
passenger traffic as far as Antonito where the line becomes the narrow gauge
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR.
Cost of the C&TSRR Steam Train depends on
the type and number of tickets purchased upon arrival at Antonito. Visit
www.cumbrestoltec.com for more info.
NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect for all the runs on the tour.
Speeder limit will be 25 per 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. Preference will be given to those taking the full tour. The Balance
will be due by June 1,2007. Information packets will be mailed by March 1.
For information and/or reservations
contact:
Jon
Keeling Phone: 719-989-0779
P.O. Box
721 Email:
rmdec4 or
jkeelingmt14@yahoo.com
La Veta, Colorado 81055
Posted by: Len Jones, Rocky Mountain
Division Planning Coordinator
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Rocky Mountain Division
