DRGW Need Tennessee Pass info.

Hi Duane,

Mate, I would luv to see them!Anything will be most welcome!
Especially a real "PROPERTY OF DRGW" tin sign!!!!!!!

Haven't done anything to this project for awhile (space & time issues) plus trying to finish a Nn3 Ophir Loop layout + a dual gauge (N-Nn3) coffee table layout.........
We have 2 frames completed, all the track & point mtrs sorted. All the wire we'll ever need.
We have decided on a change of the basic design(L shape) to using the 2 frames we already have built (each is 3mtr L x 1700mtr W) as the centre marshalling yards & having these in the middle of a giant rectangular modualar layout.

 

Tennessee Pass info

:thumbs_up:Jason,
I lived at the Pass from '51 thru '60. Will have photos & footage this spring to share, but the videos mention do a great job. Another option is "google earth" it is todays info, but does give an accurate terrain display.
Contact if helpful.
Duane

 

Not sure what era you are gunning for but the 10th mountain trained at Camp Hale, Colorado in the 1940s and some "other" training was conducted in the 50s and 60s. Camp hale is just adjacent to the TP line.
Camp Hale Home Page
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM4BF0
Camp Hale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Thanks Charger,but I'm going for the last years on the TP,which,at this time escapes me.......'98-'99?I just cant remember.....
Planning on doing a run from Minturn to TP portals,Belden,Redcliffe are the main area's.
Update on the frames,I have struck a deal with a workshop next to my work,he will weld up the remaining frames (aluminium ) & help us with the trailer,nice guy & very helpful.In return I'll place his company name etc on the side of the trailer plus do my bit on the weekends for him with lathe & milling work in return.
Now just got to finalise a revised track plan with the other guys involved.
It's time to get moving on this,as soon as I finish the Nn3,the coffee table dual gauge,12 BN SD40-2 repaints etc etc etc........

 

Sorry I dont swing that way LOL. It'd be neat to see the layout in person even if its not finished.

 

Here are some inspirational pictures for you guys.

Tunnel near Leadville, CO.


Signals on the west side of the old Minturn yard.


Switch on the west side of the old Minturn yard.


Signals at Minturn, CO.


Ben

 

Signals at Wolcott, CO.


Signals west of Wolcott, CO.




D&RGW Signal 3149 Eagle / Vail area.


Ben

 

A couple of signals between Wolcott and Minturn, CO.




Ben

 

Here's a Grande bridge off of old Highway 6 near Wolcott,CO.


The US 24 bridge crosses over the track.


This bridge sets just to the west of the US 24 bridge in the photo above.


Another view of the west side of the old Minturn yard.


Ben

 

Excellent pictures Ben! I snapped a few at Wolcott a few years ago on vacation. Love that area!

-Mike

 

Property Sign

Mate, I would luv to see them!Anything will be most welcome!
Especially a real "PROPERTY OF DRGW" tin sign!!!!!!!


Like this one?

 

Here is a real sign that the UP just removed. It was not on the Tennessee Pass but was here in Grand Junction.



Ben

 

Thanks! Let's see them pictures when you get a chance Mike.

Ben

 

Thanks guys! I hope to make another trip over to Tennessee Pass this summer.

Ben

 

WoW

Hey thats some great photo's there Ben,I love that vside view of US24 hwy bridge,I'm especially looking forward to building this bridge sometime soon.
Also,thats an interesting shot of Minturn yard,dont get to see many shots of this end.
Again,luv the shots of the signal boxes,good friend Steve Petit is casting up some just like these for our layout as well as his own fantastic N scale drgw layout he's building.
Please keep posting if you have anymore....
p.s: pm to you Ben.

 

Jason,

Thanks for the comments! I just sent you a p.m.

Ben

 

Jason,

The good news is that I made it back to the Tennessee Pass area this weekend. The bad news is that I ran out of time to cover the majority of the pass. Here are some pictures that I took around the Minturn area.

Ben