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BRUCE ANDERSON FUNDRAISER - NOV 18 1850h D&S POLAR RUN
Posted Thursday, November 10 2011 at 1157 h MST
For those that don't know, Durango resident and D&S volunteer Bruce Anderson suffered a massive stroke on 21 Sep 2011, and spent two weeks in intensive care in a Denver hospital. He's still there and recovering, but is currently paralyzed on his left side. I know Bruce through his work with the D&S photo trips, and this is an incredibly sad turn of events. Al Harper has graciously offered to donate all proceeds from the 1850h Polar Express run on Nov 18 to Bruce's mounting medical bills.
Please, if you're thinking about riding, help fill this train and help out a great guy in need at the same time. Information on this special run can be found [on the D&S website], and more information about his condition can be found in [this Durango Herald article]. - NDHolmes
COLORADO CHRISTMAS TRAINS
Posted Thursday, November 10 2011 at 1154 h MST
As has become tradition for the last couple years, the Cumbres & Toltec is running their annual Cinder Bear Christmas trains on the first two weekends in December. On Saturday, 3 Dec 2011, there will be departures from Chama, NM, at 1000h and 1230h, and the following weekend on the 10th there will be a single departure from Antonito, CO, at 1100h. Tickets can be booked through the [C&TS website] - children are $20 and adults are $30.
The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad is putting on their North Pole Express train on Nov 25/26, and Dec 2, 9, 10, 16, and 17, departing Alamosa at 1800h. Details are available on [their website].
The Royal Gorge Route down in Canon City will be running their "Santa Express" on Fri/Sat/Sun through November and then nightly through December 26th. Details are [here]. They're also running a New Years Eve dinner train through the Gorge. It will depart Canon at 1830h on 31 Dec 2011. Cost is $99/person in the domes. Details for that are [here].
Meanwhile, over in Durango, the D&S will be running their Polar Express trains from November 18 through December 28. For full details, see the schedule [here].
As a note, the 1850h run on November 18th will be a special fundraiser for Durango resident, volunteer, and all around great guy Bruce Anderson. Many of you who have been on various D&S trips will know Bruce as one of the railroad volund, and here's your chance to help him out. Bruce suffered a paralyzing stroke about two months ago, and Al Harper is donating all proceeds from this run to his mountain of medical bills. Details can be found [on the D&S website].
- NDHolmes
UP AC4400 UP IN FLAMES AT STEAMBOAT
Posted Thursday, November 10 2011 at 1125 h MST
Early yesterday morning, the second unit on a westbound manifest suffered a generator fire near Steamboat Springs. The fire was spotted by a passer-by, and the Steamboat Fire Dept was called out to extinguish the blaze. Steamboat Today has the article and a couple pictures online [here]. - NDHolmes
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