Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Railroads: Train Talk Ep. 34 - CoasterFan2105
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Date: 2022-05-12
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David
I remember reading somewhere tha Palmer's plan whas to create a mainline from Denver to Mexico City, but he couldn't because of conflicts with other railroad, so he instead built a narrow gauge mainline from Laredo, Texas, to Mexico City, named the Mexican National Railroad, opened in 1888, regauge to standard gauge in 1902 and nationalized in 1906. That mainline still exists operated by a private company, Kansas City Southern de Mexico (Athough the last section of mainline, from Toluca to Mexico City is no longer in use, but therre are plans to reactivate a portion west of Mexico City as a light rail system.
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I remember reading somewhere tha Palmer's plan whas to create a mainline from Denver to Mexico City, but he couldn't because of conflicts with other railroad, so he instead built a narrow gauge mainline from Laredo, Texas, to Mexico City, named the Mexican National Railroad, opened in 1888, regauge to standard gauge in 1902 and nationalized in 1906. That mainline still exists operated by a private company, Kansas City Southern de Mexico (Athough the last section of mainline, from Toluca to Mexico City is no longer in use, but therre are plans to reactivate a portion west of Mexico City as a light rail system.
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DNP_10
The Denver and Rio Grande Western and their -Mikado- locomotives have been my favorites since I got -Marathon of Steam- on VHS. Got the chance to ride the Durango and Silverton in either 2009. In 5th grade, this railroad was the reason I did a state report on Colorado. Can-t get enough of it. Great video! Really didn-t feel like it was 28 minutes long!
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The Denver and Rio Grande Western and their -Mikado- locomotives have been my favorites since I got -Marathon of Steam- on VHS. Got the chance to ride the Durango and Silverton in either 2009. In 5th grade, this railroad was the reason I did a state report on Colorado. Can-t get enough of it. Great video! Really didn-t feel like it was 28 minutes long!
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Nathan
Pretty good video of Denver & Rio Grande Western-s narrow gauge railroad. I am planning on going back to Colorado soon, for the summer. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are amazing like other heritage railroads. Today is one of my friends birthday.
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Pretty good video of Denver & Rio Grande Western-s narrow gauge railroad. I am planning on going back to Colorado soon, for the summer. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are amazing like other heritage railroads. Today is one of my friends birthday.
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The
There were some Galloping Geese-esque railcars here in New Zealand too. We call them 'Bush Jiggers', and at least two are preserved at the Bush Tramway Club; a short heritage line near Huntly. I was there the other day, though my main focus was on the two steam locomotives they were running.
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There were some Galloping Geese-esque railcars here in New Zealand too. We call them 'Bush Jiggers', and at least two are preserved at the Bush Tramway Club; a short heritage line near Huntly. I was there the other day, though my main focus was on the two steam locomotives they were running.
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Bart
I rode the Durango-Silverton line last year and also visited the Galloping Goose museum in Dolores while the Goose was on a special run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic. I have reservations for the C&TS for this coming September and look forward to the mountain views on that line.
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I rode the Durango-Silverton line last year and also visited the Galloping Goose museum in Dolores while the Goose was on a special run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic. I have reservations for the C&TS for this coming September and look forward to the mountain views on that line.
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rypatmackrock
Maybe one of these days; though probably an expensive undertaking, let alone operation and maintenance; the original loop operation could return to power with the right hearts, brains, and visions. Only time will tell, and sheer will power will determine that future.
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Maybe one of these days; though probably an expensive undertaking, let alone operation and maintenance; the original loop operation could return to power with the right hearts, brains, and visions. Only time will tell, and sheer will power will determine that future.
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Wolfgang
A phenomenal video about the narrow gauge railroads in Colorado and New Mexico. I'm a big fan of these steam locomotives and their rides. The rides of the galloping geese are also great. Very nicely combined in this video. Thanks for sharing.
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A phenomenal video about the narrow gauge railroads in Colorado and New Mexico. I'm a big fan of these steam locomotives and their rides. The rides of the galloping geese are also great. Very nicely combined in this video. Thanks for sharing.
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Scootosan
Great video Mike. I went there as a kid truly a fun and memorable experience I'll never forget and hope to return again someday. I believe they are converting the coal over to oil to decrease the fire potential.
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Great video Mike. I went there as a kid truly a fun and memorable experience I'll never forget and hope to return again someday. I believe they are converting the coal over to oil to decrease the fire potential.
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Southern
Imagine if we saved the Chama to Durango part of the San Juan Extension. We could've had such an amazing tourist railroad easily over 100 miles long! Eh, I'm happy with what we have now, but just imagine!
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Imagine if we saved the Chama to Durango part of the San Juan Extension. We could've had such an amazing tourist railroad easily over 100 miles long! Eh, I'm happy with what we have now, but just imagine!
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Adventures
Thanks to this episode, we now completely understand why the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad and Durango and Silverton narrow gauge are one of your favorite tourist railroad
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Thanks to this episode, we now completely understand why the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad and Durango and Silverton narrow gauge are one of your favorite tourist railroad
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