Re: Mac Poor photo at Climax

Posted by Keith Hayes on Nov 15, 2024; 1:28am
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Mac-Poor-photo-at-Climax-tp20254p20292.html

Todd, what would the switch be for? The fill does not appear wider towards the rear of the train, and in front of the train, there is no current sign of a wider roadbed that would suggest a former siding. Signs of the spur in the rear are still visible. I don't recall any sidings on this portion of the highline between the D&RG crossing and Fremont Pass, but I may be mistaken.

I have always thought that the rails were laid off center for some reason.

Note the brakie riding the roof about seven cars back! I am guessing that these are all SUF cars, as that was what was embargoed at Leadville at the end of operations. Do the boxes all have 13-rib roofs, or is there a wood roof in there?

Was Birdseye Tank uphill or downhill from this location?