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Steam is back on the loop and it looks like the new operator understands the pulling power as Steam Engine #12 is no longer trying to pull more cars that it can handle. They have setup a new price structure and you pay a bit more to ride the train when steam is the power over diesel power and they run the diesel most to not over utilize the steam engine. Well, you know Lisa and I paid the extra to ride behind Steam Engine #12

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On are way home we stopped in Silver Plume; but, this time it's not about the Georgetown Loop but the Argentine Central that is in our sights. We don't have allot of time; but, we park our car at the base of the old grade and start a short hike up the mountain side. I will stop at several locations not to just take a photograph of the old grade; but, to also record the GPS and Elevation information at each point. We will only get in about a 1/2 mile before we turn around but we will be back someday to push farther and farther up the grade.

As we start to get onto the highway to drive home something catches my eye, the Georgetown Loop has a new engine...

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Well, this marks my first YouTube Video with 1,000+ Views. Colorado and Southern #9 coming out of the Engine House in Silver Plume, CO and about to start another day on the Georgetown Loop.

YouTube - Georgetown Loop Railroad #01

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After spending time in the mountains we stopped by Silver Plume to catch a few photographs of a caboose that I had never photograph before. To be honest, I didn't know it was even their until I saw someone of TrainBoard post an image of it awhile back.

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On the way home on June 1st and after our stop in Silver Plume, we stopped at the overlook to see what was happening on the "Loop" this year. Remembering that the Truss Bridge need restoration we took a few photographs of it by itself. We later waited to see some action and it's sad to report that neither steam engine was operational. The GTL RR was being operated by Diesel Engine only... Somebody on the CHS needs to be fired as they truly have failed us at this location.
Anyway, here is a shot of the truss bridge...

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Back on October 29, the CRRM ran their Ghost Train with this years honors being done by GB&L #130 that once operated on the Georgetown Loop. The kids once again were having a blast and yes, the adults were enjoying the day as well.

RRAdventures Website: Colorado Railroad Museum

TrainBoard Topic: Railroad Adventures (RRAdventures) - Colorado Railroad Museum; Ghost Train

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On September 4, 2006 we spent the day on the Georgetown Loop to catch the Colorado and Southern (C&S) #9 operate.

RRAdventures Website: Georgetown Loop Railroad

TrainBoard Topic: http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/...587#post493587

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