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RESTORATION OF RAILROAD EQUIPMENT AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF NARROW GAUGE RAILROADS TO THE HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST ...Learn more

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About Durango Railroad Historical Society

RESTORATION OF RAILROAD EQUIPMENT AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF NARROW GAUGE RAILROADS TO THE HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO. Specifically, (1) restore locomotive D&RGW #315 to its physical appearance as a road engine in February 1940 and maintain it in operating condition; (2) acquire and restore narrow-gauge freight cars; (3) operate the equipment occasionally for the public; (4) restore the full size model locomotive Emma Sweeny (RGS 20) to its appearance in the 1950 movie "A Ticket to Tomahawk"', (5) create the Silverton Historical Railroad Park for the display, restoration, and maintenance of the equipment in a joint effort with the San Juan County Historical Society.

2375 CR 204Durango, CO 81301

Causes

Science museums

Established

2001

Tax ID

84-1549900

NTEE code

Science & Technology Museum

Durango Railroad Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 84-1549900. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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