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Posted 30 August 2022 - 07:04 PM

It's October 10, 1948, K-37 #496 departs Salida at 12:20 PM with 19 empty stock cars and a caboose.

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The train rolls through Poncha Junction.

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Posted 31 August 2022 - 07:14 PM

As the train climbs the hill...

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... it rolls through Mears Junction.

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Posted 01 September 2022 - 07:27 PM

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Soon, the train pulls into Marshall Pass at 2:45 PM.

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After 15 minutes inspection, the train departs Marshal Pass at 3 PM and rolls downhill.

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Posted 02 September 2022 - 04:33 PM

As the train rolls downhill...

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... it stops at Buxton to make a inspection and to cool the wheels.

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After 5 minutes, the train gets underway.

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Posted 03 September 2022 - 07:05 PM

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The train rolls through Sargents.

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Posted 04 September 2022 - 07:25 PM

The train nears Gunnison.

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Posted 05 September 2022 - 06:47 PM

The train rolls through Parlin...

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... and pulls into Gunnison at 5:35 PM with 20 empties.

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