Knott's Calico Narrow Gauge Railroad
| I went to Knott's Berry Farm (June 12, 2003) to visit my friend, Tommy Batts. He is an engineer/fireman for Knott's Calico Railroad. The line uses a locomotive and rolling stock from two of Colorado's historic narrow gauge railroads - the Denver & Rio Grande Western, and the Rio Grande Southern. The showpiece of the train is a Baldwin consolidation type steam locomotive built in 1881. Below are a few photos, video and audio clips. Enjoy! |
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Video Captures
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Main Entrance
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Welcome to Knott's
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Guest Shower?
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#41 was named Red Cliff in 1881. In above photos it's headed for the Calico Depot. |
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Almost There
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Arriving at Calico Depot
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The Steam Valve |
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What is the steam valve? |
Tommy and Don
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Short Break Between Runs
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Air Compressors
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Baldwin Builder's Plate
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Taking on Water
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#41 Leaving Depot
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Bandit Actors
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What is #41? |
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Gauges |
Braking System |
Boiler Fire |
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Waiting to Highball
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Preparing for Highball |
Highball! |
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Headed for Curve
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"I'm the engineer!"
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DRGW Passenger Cars
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Grade Ahead
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Opening Throttle |
Applying Brakes
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Rio Grande Boxcar
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#41's 36" Drivewheels
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Sounds of the Baldwin |
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Engineer Batts and #41
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The Edna B-20 |
Durango Galley |
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The Royal Throne
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Bedroom Sink
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Bedroom in Edna
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Tommy in Durango |
Edna Gauges |
Durango Parlor Car |
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The Drumhead |
Exterior of the Durango
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#41 Leaving Depot
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My Favorite Photo of #41
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Rio Grande Southern Herald
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Digital Photos
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My thanks to Tommy and rest of the crew for making this a great visit.
Thanks, Tommy, for corrections and additional information.
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Page modified September 16, 2011