Western Railroad Discussion > South Park Rail Society Adds Track June 6, 2018

South Park Rail Society track construction. Como Hotel track construction by eight South Park Rail Society volunteers at Como, CO, June 6, 2018.

Como Hotel was built in the summer of 1897 and is one of only 2 buildings constructed for the Denver, Leadville & Gunnison Railroad. The Railroad called the building The South Park Hotel but it was known locally as the Como Eating House. In 1978 the Restaurant reopened and operated as the Como Depot.

Como work parties at Como, Colorado, for 2018;

Sunday June - 24th
Saturday - July 14th
Sunday - July 29th
Saturday - August 11, 2018


Please contact our volunteer coordinator Bob Schoppe at rschoppe52@gmail.com
to get signed up for for the work parties of your choice.

The Hotel, Depot and Roundhouse form the Como Railroad District on The National Historic Register. The Restaurant is not open at this time but rooms are available and can be booked through AirBnB.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 06/10/18 03:33 by cozephyr.

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Mr. Bill Kazel sold the Como Roundhouse in 2001 to Dr. Chuck Brantigan. However, this did not end his involvement with the old historic building. Bill and his son, Greg have continued to do general maintenance on the building over the last 15 years.

One thing Bill wanted to have completed before he "retires" is the installation of an operational turntable. In 2016 the old turntable pit was excavated and the following year (2017) the concrete repaired and the installed August 2017.

Storm clouds passed over turntable with its wildflowers June 6, 2018 at Como, Colorado.

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Hate to say this, but after reading the title of the thread, the first thing that popped into my head was..."oh my God, the turntable killed Kenny!"