An important point on that line was in South Park at Como. Como was a major division point and maintenance facility, centered upon the roundhouse and turntable that remains to this day. Built in the 1880s, it was originally a six stall engine house, and was later added to extensively with additional wood construction to increase capacity. The wood structure was demolished and in some part burned leaving only the original structure intact.
I have been visiting this structure for 40 years and enjoyed it immensely but just expected it eventually to fade with the rest of the Railroad and Mineral Mining History of the state.
Imagine my shock and surprise when I visited last week and found this: a completely rebuilt and operational turntable and newly renovated Como Depot!
A little further research yielded these:
I will post some more pictures of this area and if there is any interest will continue to do so. I know it's not mountaineering but to me is part of this fantastic state and its history. Sorry in advance if it doesn't toot your whistle.
Btw, the leaf porn lovers among us better get ready; aspens are well on their way turning in the South Park area.
