Updated May 13, 2012
Narrow Gauge Steam Freight Over Cumbres ...
2012 C&TS FREIGHT SPECIAL AND BIG HORN MIXED CONVENTION
JUNE 8-10 ----- CHAMA, NEW MEXICO
The Rocky Mountain Region, NMRA, is hosting its's 2012 convention in Chama, New Mexico. Activitoes include yard and shop tours, guest speaker from the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, and the RMR board meeting. Charlie Getz will probably also be speaking at our welcoming get together Friday evening. A Sunday morning get together will be announced later.
The center of attraction is the NARROW GAUGE STEAM FREIGHT on Saturday, June 9. We take our own lixed freight and passenger train for an all day, 89 mile, round trip from Chama to Big Horn Wye and return. Included will be as many photo run-bys as time and safety allow, lunch, snacks and drinks, and the wonderful scenery of Cumbres Pass and the Toltec Gorge with two tunnels thrown in for good measure. The train is limited to 200 people.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: A drawing will be held among the first fifty registrants (12 or older) for a caboose pass, entitling them to ride the caboose for part of the trip. (Subject to railroad safety restrictions.)
RAILFAN INFORMATION: Railfan information will be provided before the convention to help you find photo spots to enjoy an your way to and from the convention.
For more information: www.bighornmixed.com or email: Big.Horn.Mixed@q.com
US Mail to: Big Horn Mixed, % Nate Bryant, 8333 E. Mansfield Ave., Denver CO 80237
Rails along the Rio Grande 2013 ...
June 6-9, 2013 ----- Albuquerque Marriot Pyramid North
Hosted by Rio Grande Division #6, Rocky Mountain Region, Natioanl Model Railroad Association
OPSIG ----- LAYOUTS ----- CLINICS ----- SPEAKER ----- TOURS
Vendors - Model Contests - Registration - Hotel - Albuquerque - Up Night - BNSF Night
www.RARG2013.org
(links to be activated June 2012)
contact AlHovey@comcast.net
Train Auctions ...
Lionel Collectors Club of America and the
Colorado Toy Train Group, LLC
2012 Auction Calendar
All Auctions are Open to the Public
August 25 & 26 – Standard & O Gauges
Incredible Pre & Post War – AF, Ives & Lionel
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Auction list and information from:
coloradotoytrains@msn.com
or
Contact Jim Cathcart at 303-425-1198