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𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! The State of Colorado may allow scenic railroads to open for operation as early as this upcoming weekend. We hope to know by late Thursday. Our staff has been working extra hard to prepare the locomotives, cars and facilities for the upcoming season. Our trains will feature all open air cars at the start of the season so you may enjoy lots of extra space, sunshine and the 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿. We are politely requesting that guests wear face masks and follow social distancing requirements. Face masks will be available for purchase for the nominal cost of $1.00 if you don't already have one. Thank you for your assistance. Please stay tuned for final confirmation of our opening day. It will be announced here and on our website: www.georgetownlooprr.com. We are excited and ready to go!
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 #𝟒𝟎 with Jennifer at the throttle stopped for a quick photo during test runs last week. The locomotive is ready to roll for this season after winter servicing including piston and ring replacements.

Roger Hogan
Chama, NM
Train Stuff

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Here are two train-themed masks:

https://www.redbubble.com/i/mask/Trains-by-kuze/48846114.9G0D8#&gid=1&pid=2

https://www.redbubble.com/i/mask/Trains-by-kuze/48846100.9G0D8#&gid=1&pid=2


 

Hopefully masks will not be required for outside seating. Or any other for that matter. 

Roger, what is the status of the 111?

Brian Black
Castle Rock, CO

RuleG Wrote:
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> Here are two train-themed masks:
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> https://www.redbubble.com/i/mask/Trains-by-kuze/48
> 846114.9G0D8#&gid=1&pid=2
>
> https://www.redbubble.com/i/mask/Trains-by-kuze/48
> 846100.9G0D8#&gid=1&pid=2
>
>
>  

Thanks I sent these on to the railroad.

Roger Hogan
Chama, NM
Train Stuff

andersonb109 Wrote:
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> Hopefully masks will not be required for outside
> seating. Or any other for that matter. 

From their post = We are politely requesting that guests wear face masks and follow social distancing requirements.

Roger Hogan
Chama, NM
Train Stuff

tehachcond Wrote:
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> Roger, what is the status of the 111?
>
> Brian Black
> Castle Rock, CO

I am being told a little more work and she is ready to go.

Roger Hogan
Chama, NM
Train Stuff

Thanks Roger.  Good to hear.

Brian 
 

tehachcond Wrote:
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> Thanks Roger.  Good to hear.
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> Brian 
>  

I agree. I like #111.

Roger Hogan
Chama, NM
Train Stuff

It is a good attempt for tourist railroads to try and start up, but I doubt many people (mostly old and high risk) are going to willingly want to ride a train excursion if they have to wear a mask and enter an enclosed coach.  People are ok doing this for public transit because they have ride the bus, train, or plane, but if the trip wasn't essential they would not be riding.   This summer will be a lost tourist season. 

Todd Clark
Canyon Country, CA
Trainorders.com

webmaster Wrote:
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> It is a good attempt for tourist railroads to try
> and start up, but I doubt many people (mostly old
> and high risk) are going to willingly want to ride
> a train excursion if they have to wear a mask and
> enter an enclosed coach.  People are ok doing
> this for public transit because they have ride the
> bus, train, or plane, but if the trip wasn't
> essential they would not be riding.   This
> summer will be a lost tourist season. 

At this time Georgetown is only using open cars and the crew is making sure they social distance.

Roger Hogan
Chama, NM
Train Stuff