R.M. Ridgway was Mears' Superintendent of Operations and for more than sixty years his town stood at the Head of one of the world s most incredible railroads and probably the most modeled of them all today. Unfortunately At the time of the Rio Grande Southern s death the country was all caught up in the likes of Edsels and Elvis Presley and a new toy called TeeVee. Preservation of yesterday s land mark engineering achievements was not on the rather abbreviated agenda. James Burke Much that might have been saved was lost. But remnants are out there Scattered to the winds and a small group of dedicated souls is determined that they will not be lost but can come back home.
Displays range from documents thru photos and videos to models and replicas and restored equipment.
Built with a Rio Grande Southern theme it has been featured in several national magazines. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes a barbecue lunch. Sunday's Oldtimer s Reunion will mix railroaders music and memories. Come to the Museum on US 550 at Jct. Colorado 62 or call 970 626-5181.