![]() ![]() "Because of the Fremont County promotion, we had nearly 600 passengers last weekend," Greska said. Pueblo and Colorado Springs residents will be treated to half-price rides in February and March, which will cost $12.25 for adults or $8.25 for children ages 3-12. To thank local customers for their support, the tourist train will offer $5 per person rides to Fremont County residents this weekend and again Jan. in Canon City and the Portland Cement Plant near Penrose.ĭuring the summer, the tourist train will make three runs daily at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m., starting May 14. In addition to hauling rock and gravel from the Parkdale quarry, Marshall also serves customers such as Cotter Corp. Still unresolved is the issue of track maintenance expenses of which Greska said his company is bearing the brunt. Whether we are on the main line or not, it is OK to go around," Greska said. "In the summer when we run more often and we have to be on the track, Rock 'N Rail still has access. That arrangement works well for the tourist train, which departs at noon each Saturday and Sunday during the winter. "Right now, we are off the tracks and parked in the yard, so we will just pull out when it is time for our run," Greska said. When the safety issue over use of the siding was raised during the meeting, an expert hired by the tourist train operators pointed out that the siding has a signal and using it is "not a safety issue," Greska said. They told us they will not do it again and they will work around our published schedule," said Mark Greska, co-owner of the tourist train operation. "They (Rock 'N Rail) are not going to block our trains anymore. Representatives of both sides sat down Friday in Denver with a representative of the state and resolved their differences. He feared the transfers of rock-laden trains were too dangerous. Marshall said his crews blocked the train because it was blocking the main line and causing his trains to transfer to a "siding" (side track) to get through Canon City. ![]() 8-9, the tourist train was unable to run because a Rock 'N Rail high-rail maintenance vehicle (essentially a pickup truck equipped with rail wheels) was blocking the track. In 1998, the two companies purchased a 12-mile stretch of track from Parkdale to Canon City from the Union Pacific railroad.Īlthough each company owned an equal share, the tourist train, owned by the Lindsey Ashby family, and Rock 'N Rail, owned by Ray Marshall of Colorado Materials in Colorado Springs, recently came to loggerheads over track use issues. Canon City and Royal Gorge Railroad operates a tourist train, while Rock 'N Rail hauls rock and gravel from a Parkdale quarry to Colorado Springs. The latest railroad war was a battle over use of those same tracks constructed by D&RG. The courts eventually awarded the route to the D&RG. Railroad crews 133 years ago fought for a chance to lay tracks through the gorge and thus win the silver hauling business in Leadville. Unlike the first Royal Gorge railroad war in 1877 between the Santa Fe and Denver & Rio Grande railroads, this feud ended without a court battle. Royal Gorge Route Railroad arrives in Cañon City.CANON CITY - A modern day railroad war was settled last week following peace talks between the Canon City and Royal Gorge tourist train operators and the Rock 'N Rail freight train owner. More summer fun near Cañon City includes the Royal Gorge Bridge, ziplining and whitewater rafting. Special Events: Easter Bunny Special, Mother’s Day Brunch, Father’s Day, Oktoberfest, Trick or Treat Train, Santa Express Train, New Year’s Eve Dinner Train. Trips run late May to late October on select days. Murder Mystery – Enjoy delicious food, unreal scenery and a classic “who dunnit” murder mystery.Sunshine Falls Bar Car – Full-service bar, breakfast and lunch available.Dinner Train – 3 course dinner choice of prime rib, fresh salmon, roasted chicken or vegetarian fare.Breakfast, lunch and a full bar are available. Vista Dome – A glass-topped dome offers impeccable views of the Royal Gorge Canyon.Coach – Comfortable seats, full access to open-air car, concessions and bar car for food and beverage.In 1999 the tracks were bought from Union Pacific and reopened to the public. They operated passenger train service until 1967. In 1880, the Treaty of Boston was signed, giving rights to D&RG. Rafting the Royal Gorge with Echo Canyon River Expeditions. They often fought with each other, building stone forts in the Gorge. Two railroad companies fought for the right to built their tracks in the narrow canyon: the Denver & Rio Grande and the Santa Fe. Railroad building began in the 1870s as a way to access mining riches in Leadville. It travels through the famous Gorge near Cañon City, offering unparalleled views of Colorado’s unique landmarks. Royal Gorge Route Railroad offers a number of specialty trips throughout most of the year. ![]()
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