Hermosa CO, Durango and Silverton Water Tank

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Adjacent the water tank [in use] at Hermosa, there's a tank car body mounted, somewhat elevated, on concrete pedestals.  Purpose?? Is this just a supplemental water supply?? Or ??

[arkansasrailfan]

It could be a shopbuilt oil or sand tank. But most likely a sand tower. It could also be a fuel tank, for gas or diesel, to fuel any diesel or MofW.


But do you have a picture of the tank car? It would be a great help in telling what it is.

[Southwest Chief]

The tank car is the main water tank at Hermosa.  I've heard that the original Hermosa tank no longer holds water, and essentially is a static display.

Does it even have the spout anymore?  Something in my mind is telling me it was taken off.

UPDATE

I knew the spout was removed, take a look at this photo

And here is a good photo of the tank car tank (note the spout looks like it's on the old wooden tank, but this is just an illusion). 

[8flags]

Sorry, no pic - was noticed in a video - but appreciate your response.

 

[8flags]

Hi Southwest Chief

Terrific photos, and thumbs up for a couple terrific photos. Thank you.

 

[Southwest Chief]

Hi Southwest Chief

Terrific photos, and thumbs up for a couple terrific photos. Thank you.

I hope I didn't mislead anyone, these are not my photos.  I should have stated this in my first post.  The photos were taken by Carlos Llamas, and he maintains an excellent website with updates of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway.  

Here is a link to his website: Website Home Page

And here is the page where the tank photos came from: Tank Photos