EVstudio will provide structural engineering services for the relocation of Locomotive #278 from the Denver & Rio Grande (D&RG) Narrow Gauge Railroad located near Cimarron, CO. Working with Au’ Authum Ki, Inc and Disher and Company the historic Steam Engine, Coal Tender, Box Car and Caboose will be relocated from its current location atop of the trestle bridge to the parks storage area. A temporary bridge span will be built to pull each piece of the train onto a flat bed for transportation.
EVstudio has also had the opportunity of reading a thesis written by Bradley Dean VanOtterloo B.S., University of Colorado Denver, 2004. Bradley worked with NPS and completed a very detailed and well written report on the existing bridge. While moving the train cars the existing bridge should not be be loaded other than the moving weight of the train cars. But it’s great to know from Bradley’s report that the existing bridge is in good condition.
You can learn more about the Historic Train and bridge at NPS Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit.
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G’Day Jim,
I am also interested in following the work and this project from Australia so please post any updates and any links to video or photos please.
I love this loco and Colorado’s history
Regards,
Laurie
Australia
New information posted here
https://evstudio.com/2010/05/19/moving-locomotive-278-off-historic-bridge/
Hi Jerry,
I’m hoping to post an update with pictures and video of the trian move in the next day or so. i have to edit the video to reduce the file size.
This is a link to a previous post with some more pictures prior to the move.
https://evstudio.com/2010/01/23/national-park-service-historic-train-relocation-off-to-a-great-start/
Check back soon. I will add a comment to this post to direct everyone to the new post.
Hi Jim,
I’m just wondering if there is any more updates, photos or news on the moving of the train in Cimarron, Colorado.
Thanks for your time and help.
Jerry
The train was relocated this week. I will post a new blog with additional information in the next few days.