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.
Thanks for sharing the photos Rick.
Very nice! For some reason the skies out here where I live are hardly ever as blue as the ones out west. Those vibrant blue skies really make the subjects pop out of the photo.
I'd love to find out how they converted all that rolling stock to scenic railroad standards ;D
Enjoy your adventure, Rick.
Rick thinks for sharing; all the equipment looks stunning and well preserved.
Rick grat photos thanks for sharing with us.
Jerry
Thanks for sharing those great pics Rick.
Thanks Rick!