Happy Independence Day! 37 years ago today the Fourth of July of 1987 was the setting for the inaugural run of the Blackhawk and Central City Railroad. C&S 2-8-0 No. 71 was the star of the show, under steam and pulling passengers for the first time since 1941. The riders rode in C&S gondola 4319. It was a festive occasion, complete with dignitaries and people in period dress, to celebrate the values of our country and also the revival of a short stretch of railroad. Unfortunately, the line only lasted through the 1989 season. But for fans of the Colorado narrow gauge and the C&S specifically, it was an exciting, even if short-lived, new beginning.
The following article appeared in the Rocky Mountain Rail Report:
God bless America! Happy Independence Day!
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