Re: + Platte Canyon Nope: Royal Gorge.

Posted by chtrout on
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Chris,

Wow, that comparison photo really "closes the deal," especially with the distinctive rock formation above.   The "Keirscey" photo has clearly been misidentified as Platte Canyon when in fact it was in the Royal Gorge.  Ted Keirscey had incorrectly identified several images in his amazing collection, but all is forgiven, they are all truly wonderful photos.

Why do you say that this is a work train to recover a car that had gone into the river?  You may be right, I am just not seeing anything to suggest that.   The flat car being pushed is very hard to make out but appears to be loaded with some workmen and supplies.   The two trailing flat cars appear to be loaded with bridge timbers and crossties.  Conjecture only, but the train is too short for any heavy construction and is more likely simply installing or repairing water boxes/culverts or short timber bridges.   The distinctive roof line on the engine appears to be consistent with Canyon City & San Juan (AT&SF subsidiary) "The Echo."