Since 2003, I have been fortunate to have developed a close friendship with Barry & Janice Dupler, who reside in Seattle, USA.   It’s my first stop when I travel to the USA, to swap modeling ideas and to catch up on “Jet Lag”.

Barry, Janice, together with “Aussie” Edward Richards have travelled to many parts of the USA, including many times to Colorado, a place where we all share a common interest.

Here are a few photos by Barry Dupler, Janice Dupler & Edward Richards.    Hope they come in useful, for your next project or travel plans.

 Many more photos to be added when time permits.  Comeback to visit for an update.

Regards

Mario

Chama, Colorado

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Durango in the snow, Colorado

Camp 6

Photos to be added for the following areas. Stay tuned

The Train Mountain Railroad Museum is by any measure the world’s largest model railroad. The 7.5 inch gauge railroad boasts Train Mountain currently has 69,900 feet (13¼ miles) of gauge mainline track and 133,250 feet (25¼ miles) of total trackage, which includes yards, sidings, and connector tracks. Train Mountain. In addition to the 7.5 inch gauge railroad, the Train Mountain Railroad Museum boasts a large collection of prototype railcars. Train Mountain is located in the rolling hills of Oregon in close proximity to the logging exhibit at Collier Memorial State Park and Crater Lake,

Train Mountain is located in Chiloquin Oregon, about 250 miles south of Portland, near Crater Lake.

The September meet is being held at Train Mountain from Friday September 5, 2008 to Sunday, September 7.

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

The Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad  has a collection of over a dozen locomotives, including
 a Shay, a Willamette Shay, a Heisler and a Climax.
 The railroad is located in Mineral, Washington about 120 miles north of Portland.  
The railroad offers a 2.5 hour trip in the foothills of Mount Rainier.
 Diesels are used during the week and steam on weekends.

http://www.mrsr.com/

 

Hull-Oakes Sawmill

Hull-Oakes is reputedly the last steam powered sawmill in regular commercial operation in the United States.
It is located in Monroe Oregon, 100 miles south of Portland.
The sawmill still retains it’s characteristic logging pond and a large wigwam burner. 
They are a commercial business, but tours an be arranged.
Plans for the Hull-Oakes sawmill are available for modelers.