A few days ago, the Colorado Railroad Museum posted another one of their "Big Train Tour at CRRM" videos. The focus this time was on C&S caboose 1009. It's a fantastic look at the history of the car that trailed the very last narrow gauge C&S train in 1943. The video also includes photos I hadn't seen before of 1009's time in Buena Vista as a shed.
Additional info:
Here is a segment of a series of articles I wrote about CRRM's history and acquisition of C&Sng equipment. This segments puts 1009's acquisition in historical context.
Below is the text from CRRM on this video:
Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Today, we’ll be taking a look at Colorado & Southern caboose No. 1009. This interesting, narrow gauge “way car” dates to 1882, and the early days of the legendary South Park Line’s expansion in Colorado. Acquired by the Museum in 1961 as just a body, this rare survivor has been restored to operating condition and is today proudly displayed in Golden.
Our subject today is a diminutive, four-wheel narrow-gauge “bobber” caboose built in the shops of its parent railroad. Like many rail vehicles from the 19th century, caboose 6 number 1009 started its life with a different appearance, and it was known as a Way Car for its first two to three decades of service. Renumbered several times during its life, it was rebuilt and modernized, then retired and almost lost. Its very existence today provides a powerful connection with Colorado freight railroading, 9 changes in the railroad safety environment, and the many railroad workers who have helped shape the expansion and settlement of the Centennial State.
Join Executive Director, Paul Hammond as we explore the history of this "Way Car" caboose!
Here is a post and video I made on C&S 1009 from a fall visit to see her and other C&Sng equipment this past fall.
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