Nostalgia & History > War Horses Cross Paths - DRGW 5376

The western Plains Indians used Pinto horses for hunting and war parties. Now these Pinto descendants watch peacefully near Leyden, CO, as Denver & Rio Grande Western RR SD40T-2 5376 moved modern day war horses towards Fort Carson, CO, back on May 12, 1986.

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The M60 Patton main battle tank is now primarily found in US Reserve and National Guard units, but served as the primary US main battle tank for two decades prior to the introduction of the Abrams M1. Developed from the M48 Patton series, the M60 was fitted with a 105mm main gun and manned by a four-man crew. Criticized for its high profile and limited cross-country mobility, this durable tank proved reliable and underwent many updates over its service life.

Initially produced in 1960, over 15,000 M60s were built by Chrysler and first saw service in 1961. Production ended in 1983, but 5,400 older models were converted to the M60A3 variant ending in 1990. This tank saw action with the Israeli forces during the Yom Kippur War in both the Sinai and the Golan Heights. During Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force fielded 210 M60A1s to support the Saudi-Marine effort into Kuwait City.

DRGW eastbound train 184 had several Army M60's (M60A3?) coming off the Moffat Tunnel Line at Leyden, CO, May 12, 1986.

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Trailer train bi-level auto rack 963922 had Army pick up trucks aboard D&RGW train 184. Approaching Leyden, Colorado, May 12, 1986.

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Great photos of the RG's and also of the armament. Some of that stuff is on display at the museum at Camp Roberts here in California.

Sam Reeves
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http://www.samreevesphoto.com

Very cool shot