This day was probably the slowest and least productive in all of my trips to Narrow Gauge Country. Essentially, all I did was drive from Alamosa to Chama. Of course, there were many stops along the way to see some new and familiar sights.

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Denver & Rio Grande #169 in Alamosa

The Rio Grande River

Alamosa Yard - This was once a dual gauge yard and the heart of the 4th Division

Only a shadow remains today

Before leaving Alamosa, I found the end of the wye that was once the narrow gauge branch to Salida, called the "Valley Line."

There is still a short length of the narrow gauge rail at the end of the track

Looking south towards the SLRG mainline. Note the buck on the right. I didn't see him...

...until he stood up and looked at me! He hung out for a while and I got several photos.

Looking north at what was once the route passengers took from Denver to Silverton

In Antonito I stopped for a look at the new car barn...

...and to play around

Near La Manga Pass

Los Pinos Valley

Los Pinos Valley

Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House

Cumbres Pass Section House

Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House

Cumbres Pass Section House

Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House

Section House

Snow Shed and Pavilion

The new Pavilion

Tail of the Cumbres Wye

Cumbres Yard

Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House

Old Hwy 17 Trestle

Section House

Car Inspector's House as seen from the porch of the

Section House

Cumbres Pass Water Stand

Finally in Chama ...

... I caught Train 215 arriving...

... with some cool guests aboard

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