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San Luis Valley Fall
September 19-20
September 19, 2008
Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation
The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to: Set-on at South Fork,
CO, travel to just south of Creede, CO, a distance of 22 miles and return to
South Fork the same day. Due to the Surface
Transportation Board granting the town of Creede’s petition for adverse
abandonment of the last mile of track, the excursion WILL NOT enter the city
limits of Creede. The excursion will go no further than about one half mile
north of the Wasson Wye and will NOT be in walking distance of Creede.
Speeder limit will be 25 Cost: $125.00. NARCOA rules and insurance
will be in effect. Spark arrestors will be required. Jon Keeling will be EC.
Contact Philip Walters, PO Box 57, Mancos, CO 81328 (970) 533-7177 or
pwalters@frontier.net
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 and marvel at the 1883 depot at Wagon Wheel Gap. Not only will
you see this historic railroad of Southwest Colorado, but you will also feel
it as you go along the 22 mile standard gauge 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!
Click Here for photos of the RMD's 2006 Creede Run
September 20, 2008
San Luis Rio Grande & San Luis Central
Alamosa to Center, CO - The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to
travel two railroads in the historic San Luis Valley. Set-on at Alamosa, CO on
the SLRG, travel to Sugar Junction at Monte Vista where we switch onto the SLC
and travel to Center, CO then we return to Alamosa the same day. The distance
from Alamosa to Center is approx. 28 miles. Speeder limit will be 25 Cost:
$85.00. NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect. Jon Keeling will be EC.
Contact Philip Walters, PO Box 57, Mancos, CO 81328 (970) 533-7177 or
pwalters@frontier.net
Experience the rural, laid back life of a
high mountain valley surrounded by mountain ranges. This flat and nearly
straight as an arrow railroad moves over 3,000 carloads in and out during
the year. It serves an agricultural area involved in the production of
potatoes and potato products.
Click
here to see photos of the 2006 SLC Excursion
September 21, 2008
San Luis & Rio Grande RR (LaVeta Pass)
Fall Colors On LaVeta. The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to:
Set-on at LaVeta, CO and travel over the pass to Blanca, CO a distance of 42
miles through the beautiful Colorado fall colors. Return to LaVeta the same day.
NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect. Speeder limit will be 25 Cost:
$125.00 per speeder. Sweeps, wheel chocks, spark arrestors will be required. Jon
Keeling will be EC. Contact Philip Walters, PO Box 57, Mancos, CO 81328 (970)
533-7177 or pwalters@frontier.net
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.
Click Here for photos of the RMD's 2006 LaVeta Pass run
RMD Excursion Reservation Refund Policy
On Cancellation, RMD will issue a full refund of excursion
fees paid, provided there will be no adverse financial effect on the
excursion and or RMD. |
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Rocky Mountain Division