May 19-20, 2007 Eastern Colorado
V&S Railway (Towner Line – former
MoPac)
Posted 01/31 revised
3/22
COMPLETED The RMD will sponsor a two day run over the V&S covering all
trackage in operation between NA Junction (CO) and Towner, CO. This is the
former MoPac/SP-D&RGW line that connects with the BNSF at NA Jct and K&O at
Towner, CO. Revised set-on location will be at Eads, CO. Saturday May 19.
Set-on will begin at 7:00 AM, run west and return to Eads early evening.
Sunday’s run will be Eads east to Towner and return (80 mi. RT). Total
weekend miles approximately 200 miles. NOTE: Set on locations and run
distances subject to railroad operations. This is a NARCOA insured event.
NARCOA rules will be in effect. Fee is $35 per car for the two day run and
$25 for one a one day run. Car limit is 25. To make a reservation please
write check payable to Rocky Mountain Division and send to Richard Reiff at
4364 Blueflax Dr.,
Pueblo, CO 81001. More info at
www.rockymountaindivision.com
or contact
Richard Reiff at
patrichgricers@earthlink.net , or evenings 719-543-7023. (MST -5-9PM)
Local hotel at Eads: Econolodge. 719-438-5451
WORK SESSION – April 21/22:COMPLETED The winter snow plows have filled in many of the flangeways along the Towner Line. A flangeway cleaning work session is being
planned for the weekend of April 21 and 22. The V&S has been running trains
between Haswell and Towner, so that helps. This will be a checkout
run for the full trip in May. We will also have RMD safety folks present
to give your car a safety inspection for 2007 if you missed the earlier one.
Set-on at Eads Saturday morning starting 7:30 am, Sunday morning about 8:00
am. Bring shovels, picks and brooms to clear flangeways. Please let
Richard Reiff (719-543-7023 or
patrichgricers@earthlink.net ) know if you plan on attending.
To see Photos on this line click this link:
Towner Line Work Crew |
Rocky Mountain Division
