Re: Como Roundhouse Addition

Posted by Jim Courtney on Aug 20, 2017; 6:42pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Como-Roundhouse-Addition-tp9120p9185.html

So East End, West End isn't really an issue as none of the big engines were ever based in Como, but it was always a destination.


Okay, Mike,

You've got me confused all over again! Many times you have made the point that west end engine crews lived and were based in Como, while west end train crews (brakemen and conductors) were based in Leadville. You've made the point that the Como based engine crews were often pissed off, because the train crews insisted on doing switching on the east bound trips. The engine crews were often late getting home, shortening their layover with their family, before returning to Leadville the next day.

If the engine crews were based in Como, it would make sense that inspection and any tinkering on the locomotives would take place at Como, in the roundhouse area. Major mechanical issues with a given locomotive would require working it east to the Denver shops.

You've also described a back-up locomotive always under steam at Como, to cover the passenger train and mail contract.

Was there a hostler regularly assigned to Como in the 1930s? Other roundhouse workers at Como to service the locomotives, or did this chore fall to the engine crews? How about at Leadville?

Inquiring minds want to know!