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RRAdventures: Railfanning South of Town (2010)

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:36 AM

Glad you enjoyed it Mike and it's a nice stop and a bit of a hidden gem of a place on mining that if you are into this area (as we are) is worth the stop.  If time allows take the guided trip as they do try to operate as much of the equipment as they can but you can walk around the place with or without a guide if pressed for time.

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, April 23, 2012 9:08 AM

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 8:27 AM

Los Angeles Railway PCC Car No. 3101

Los Angeles Railway PCC Car No. 3101-Los Angeles Railway PCC Car No. 3101-Los Angeles Railway PCC Car No. 3101

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, April 27, 2012 8:56 AM

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, April 30, 2012 9:21 AM

Here is an old Amtrak car now listed as RRIX #4

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:21 AM

Rio Grande Mainline Caboose #01501

D&RGW #01501 - D&RGW #01501 - D&RGW #01501

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:20 AM

Next up is this SP Coffee Shop

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, May 11, 2012 9:17 AM

SP #10400 - SP #10400 - SP #10400

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Posted by MidlandMike on Friday, May 11, 2012 8:54 PM

Is the Rio Grande boxcar coupled to the Daylight 10400, perhaps the other side of the DF boxcar in the 4/27 post that has no railroad reporting marks or logo?

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, May 14, 2012 9:28 AM

I will check if I have another photograph from another angle...

I also found I missed posting some of the photos from the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.  You can check out the rest at:

http://rradventures.wordpress.com/more-on/western-museum-of-mining-and-industry/

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:14 PM

Lets step into the Kitchen and see what's cooking...

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:56 AM

Here is a diagram and a couple of photos they had on what it once looked like.

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:10 PM

MidlandMike

Is the Rio Grande boxcar coupled to the Daylight 10400, perhaps the other side of the DF boxcar in the 4/27 post that has no railroad reporting marks or logo?

Only had one other shot of the boxcar and it does not give any more detail other then what can be seen of the photo posted.

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, May 21, 2012 10:17 AM

Here is MCRX#5733

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:32 AM

Also got a chance to step inside so here is a look from bother ends

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:52 AM

Here is a Rio Grande Boxcar...

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:28 AM

How about this Trolly / Streetcar from days gone by...

Trolley / Streetcar - Trolley / Streetcar - Trolley / Streetcar

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, May 25, 2012 9:31 AM

Here is a shot I got through the window

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:05 AM

Here is RI #4363 (Railway Express Agency)

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, June 1, 2012 8:30 AM

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, June 4, 2012 9:07 AM

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 8:51 AM

Colorado Springs and Manito Traction Co. - Colorado Springs and Manito Traction Co. - Colorado Springs and Manito Traction Co.

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Thursday, June 7, 2012 8:29 AM

Street Car parts

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, June 11, 2012 9:13 AM

The main building is also the original Roundhouse

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 8:29 AM

Even some of the original track is still in place here

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:38 AM

Let's go inside the Roundhouse...

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, June 18, 2012 9:38 AM

Here are a few more shots / info on #135...

Colorado Springs & Interurban #135 - Colorado Springs & Interurban #135 - Colorado Springs & Interurban #135

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, June 22, 2012 9:13 AM

Restoration on CS&I #48

Colorado Springs & Interurban #48 - Colorado Springs & Interurban #48 - Colorado Springs & Interurban #135

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Thursday, June 28, 2012 8:40 AM

Colorado Springs & Interurban #59

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, June 29, 2012 9:05 AM

Colorado Springs & Interurban #59

Colorado Springs & Interurban #59 - Colorado Springs & Interurban #59 - Colorado Springs & Interurban #59

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