Railroad History
The original name of the railroad whose tracks the Cumbres & Toltec RR runs on today.
Denver and Rio Grande Railway
What is the small shack on the back of the tender called?
Doghouse
What was the purpose of section houses?
Provided lodging for section foremen and his family
What is the purpose of a wye?
Turning trains
What time are both trains scheduled to leave Osier after lunch?
1:45 PM
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is part of the ________________ Extension of this railroad.
San Juan
Is rotary snowplow OY operational?
Yes
When the Chama Roundhouse was rebuilt in 1899, how many stalls did it have?
9
What is the track used to turn trains at Osier called?
Balloon track
What did the C&TSRR do to run trains while Lobato trestle was being repaired from fire?
Ran excursions from Cumbres Pass
When did the first train reach Chama?
New Year's Eve, 1880
When were K-36 locomotives built, by whom?
1925, Baldwin Locomotive Works
When was the Chama coal tipple built?
1924
What is the purpose of the pipe device with ropes near Rock Tunnel?
A telltale, warning brakemen
What time does the eastbound train arrive at Osier for lunch?
12:20 PM
Typically, how long did it take a freight train to travel from Alamosa to Durango?
Two days
What is the wheel arrangement on Locomotive #463, a K-27?
2-8-2, Mikado
What are the small yellow buildings along the railroad?
Telephone booths
Why are there about 3,000 feet of sidings at Cumbres Pass?
Freight trains were broken into cuts for the climb
What do four long whistle blasts mean before departure?
Passengers have 10 minutes to board
Who built the Garfield Monument at Toltec Gorge?
The National Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents
What is the tractive effort of a K-36?
36,200 pounds
How many section houses originally existed between Chama and Antonito?
7
How long is Rock Tunnel?
366 feet
How long does the bus ride usually take Between Chama & Antonito?
1 hour 5 minutes