posted 06-25-2003 11:10 AM
Are there any narrow gauge lines still in operation today that the average railfan might be able to ride on?
MPALMER Member # 125
posted 06-27-2003 12:31 PM
Do you mean private, non-tourist carriers (and not the former Rio Grande lines in Colorado)?
In 1976 we got a cab ride on the US Gypsum line out by Plaster City, Ca., but that was in the "good old days" and not likely to happen today.
There are a few other small industrial carriers here and there but they generally don't accept visitors.
The Carson & Colorado (Independence, CA) is working at restoring an engine back to operation and getting some track built, but it will take a while...
atsf3751 Member # 1538
posted 06-27-2003 05:14 PM
The Roaring Camp and Big Trees tourist railroad in Felton, CA is narrow gauge. They have several miles of steeply graded track through the redwoods (a former logging RR) and the train is pulled by a shay-type locomotive.
coach34135 Member # 1979
posted 06-29-2003 06:07 PM
There's a Shay up by Yosemite....
posted 06-25-2003 11:10 AM