I was in Leadville, CO today and while there I walked over to the Leadville RR.
The RR was narrow gauge but was converted to standard gauge in 1943.
You can read more about the line here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leadville,_Colorado_and_Southern_Railroad
There isn't a prototype forum here so that's why I'm posting here.
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Great photos Rick of a very famous area on the Colorado & Southern.
The freight building is stunning.
If looking for somewhere else to also post prototype pics, the Modelling Reference Pix thread would be a suitable one.
Quote from: robert goslin on August 14, 2026, 07:48:44 PMGreat photos Rick of a very famous area on the Colorado & Southern.
The freight building is stunning.
If looking for somewhere else to also post prototype pics, the Modelling Reference Pix thread would be a suitable one.
Not just C&S. Also CM, and I think D&RG went into Leadville, too. LOTS of railroad history there.
dave
Thanks Rob.
The interior of the freight house is even more impressive with it's wooden beams and trusses.
I feel bad now not taking a picture of that.
I thought about that forum, maybe next time.
You're right Dave, lots of RR history here.
Must of been great being in Colorado 50-100 years ago and doing some rail fanning.