2013 – Summer Vacation – Part 7c

We end this day with more Railfanning stops and to take in the wonderful nature views of the area

First stop is in Dolores, CO where we track down the old Rio Grande Southern Eatery as well as take a photo of the depot from another angle

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From there we head over Lizard Head Pass (10,222ft) and stop to photograph to RGS Logo peak

Here is also a photograph of Pilot Knob, Golden Horn, and Vermillion Peak from atop the pass

Onto Ridgway in hope to find the Railroad Museum open to check out the display inside – Yes, It’s open this time!

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A new arrival outside is also D&RGW #118 Business Car

We will also track down the D&RGW Ridgway Depot as well

Time to call it a day and head back to the hotel for the night…

 

2013 – Colorado Railroad Museum – Open Car Day

Today, the CRRM had its first of several up and coming “Open Car” Days where visitors get a chance to go inside cars not often open to pubic viewing.  Open Car Day #1 featured the following cars…

CMR Observation Car No. 111

RGS Business Car Rico No. 21

D&RGW RPO No. 60

UP Coach No. 5442

CB&Q Business Car No. 96

 

2005: Static Display

Back on September 21st, 2005 we passed through Alamosa, CO and found this beauty sitting in Cole Park.

RRAdventures Website: Static Display