Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Central City












Central City, Colorado is an old mining town high in the mountains above Denver; its current industry is casinos, of which there must be at least two dozen. One of them has this narrow gauge 2-8-0 from the Colorado & Southern plinthed in front. The locomotive seems to be complete and well cared for. Behind it is a combine which also appears to be in very good condition; I was unable to find out anything about it. When we get home, there will be lots more pictures of this and other items of interest. You can bet on it!
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Another reason to read the blog -- vocabulary building. I had to get out the dictionary for "plinth" although the past tense was not there.

    Addisonart

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  2. David WilkinsJuly 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Central City, CO is an awful long way to go just to play the nickel slots....

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  3. WesJuly 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Before the "slots" altered the area forever, the 71 was restored and operating.I had the opportunity to ride and be an engineer briefly.
    The C&S was narrow gauge at its best.

    Wes

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