C&S Caboose 1009 History: C&Sng at the Colorado Railroad Museum

Explores the post-revenue life of Colorado & Southern (originally Denver South Park & Pacific) narrow gauge caboose 1009. This car is now on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado.
Photo sources:
Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Bob Lunoe (Photo of 1009) and George Berkstresser (Photo of 1008)
C&S Highline Memories and Then Some by Tom and Denise Klinger

[@Tegillen]

I have had the opportunity to replace one end beam and decking on this . I also have helped with the lettering.

[@sophiasbagels4155]

The caboose is such a vibe :o Keeping chilling :]

[@searchingforthecsnarrowgau8853]

The C&S is always vibing and chilling

[@johnsolimine1164]

Thank You for this recording.

[@searchingforthecsnarrowgau8853]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@marklewis298]

A wonderful short history on #1009. Thanks Kurt!! (and it is great to see your children helping you out on your C&S documentation adventures!)

[@searchingforthecsnarrowgau8853]

Yes, my trusty camera-helper was a my partner-in-crime! :)

[@ShawnR-rs8db]

As a volunteer at the CRRM, it's nice to see some past photos of these pieces of equipment, beyond the pictures and such at the CRRM

[@searchingforthecsnarrowgau8853]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wish there was a photo of 1006 when Bob Richardson found her in the junk yard at Buena Vista.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Thanks for putting this short history lesson together and sharing…Where we’re the replacement metal parts sourced from to restore this caboose.

[@searchingforthecsnarrowgau8853]

Very good question. I know it was all done at the museum. Some have argued that some of its parts are not the authentic size for a C&S caboose. Beyond that I don't know any specifics. My guess is that they tried to mirror 1006 in Silver Plume which is the only fully (and authentically) intact C&S caboose in existence.

[@TheHollyHobo]

Thank you very much for sharing, that`s a great source for me as a modelrailroader here in Germany! Happy Holidays!

[@searchingforthecsnarrowgau8853]

I'm glad to hear of C&S fans in Germany! My father is from there and the rest of my family is there as well.