SLRG ex SP 1744 is seen near Sierra, Co on the La Veta Pass - 26/07/2007
Sunday afternoon, July 22nd, and 1744 is climbing as it heads West out of La Veta on the way back to Alamosa
On the flatland of the San Luis Valley, the former SP engine moves this train at about 50 mph.
Departing Alamosa for a trip over La Veta Pass. Former SP 2-6-0 1744 made several excursion runs in the SF Bay area in the mid-50's. Put on display in Corrinne, Utah, the engine later ran on the "... (more)
SLRG 1744 completed first 4-car public trip from La Veta, CO, into Alamosa at 6:00 PM. Train had over come the 3% grade for westward trains from La Veta up to Fir (the summit). Nice work by engine... (more)
Steam has returned to Alamosa! Former Southern Pacific RR 1744 had been wyed after working 4-car San Luis Express train from La Veta, CO. SLRG B39-8 8577 had wyed two-car Antonito train. It was re... (more)
