Re: C&S Narrow Gauge in Color: Lower Platte Canon

Posted by Jim Courtney on May 09, 2016; 2:45pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/C-S-Narrow-Gauge-in-Color-tp5158p5174.html

Since Jeff's HOn3 version of the C&S is currently building in lower Platte Canyon, I thought these views might be appropriate.

On May 17, 1941, John Maxwell negotiated a cab ride on one of the last freights to South Platte, delivering empties for fluorspar loading. He was able to take these two "tender" views of the C&S narrow gauge in its last year:




In the afternoon, number 70 is drifting downgrade, Denver bound, and approaching Strontia Springs resort.  Look closely, Chris, your pipe still protrudes above the south embankment of the South Platte.  (http://c-sng-discussion-forum.41377.n7.nabble.com/Where-What-and-Why-A-Quiz-td3720.html#a3721)




That morning, number 70 was climbing westbound, approaching the second Deansbury bridge.

Both photos by John W Maxwell in Digerness, The Mineral Belt, Volume I, pages 136-137.