FRIENDS OF THE CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD ACNGS-II PROGRESS REPORT

Another Century of Narrow Gauge Steam II Update

Use of Funds to Date
As of the end of 2010, $1 million in pledges and contributions had been raised, with a total of $709,639 actually in hand. Of that amount, $439,430 has been expended on the following projects: Interpretation and Education Informing the public about the rich legacy of the railroad Completed a master interpretive plan for the 64-mile living museum Completed initial design phase for exhibits in the planned Chama Railroad Visitor Center Sponsored two educational programs involving 500 elementary school students from Chama Valley Schools (see supporting letter from school principal) Completed informational kiosk at Cumbres Pass, Colorado Opened a museum car display for the historic rail yard in Chama, New Mexico Initiated an interpretive display for the 1923 steam-powered rotary snow plow

Historic Rolling Stock Preserving the most unique examples of Denver & Rio Grande equipment dating back as early as 1880:

Completed restoration of Caboose 0503, an original Denver & Rio Grande rail car now used for charter service and earning revenue for the railroad Completed restoration of Pile Driver OB, the only existing artifact of its kind Completed restoration of the Jordan Spreader used in snow removal and rightof-way clearance

 Completed restoration of Office Car 04982 which was used on the line for maintenance-ofway crews Restoration of Railway Post Office Car 54 is well underway. When completed, this will be the only thoroughly restored example of this class of car Tourist Sleeper # 252 built in 1880 to transport workers to the West. Restoration has begun, with the initial assessment and master restoration plan completed Initiated restoration of derrick OP which was used for clearing train wrecks Initiated restoration of two frameless tank cars used to haul crude oil from Chama to the refinery in Alamosa during the oil boom in the 1930s-1950s. Continued restoration work on maintenance-of-way Cook Car 053 Historic Structures Preserving for the future the historic buildings and other structures along the line, many of which have weathered a century of harsh winters and hot dry summers: Stabilized the 1924 wooden coal tipple which was in grave danger of collapse and restored the coal loading mechanism. This is the only Fairbanks-Morse wooden coal tipple in existence Recreated the coal loading dock and restored the sheep loading pens and snow fence at Osier, Colorado Rebuilt the foundation and roof of the log bunk house, oldest structure in the Chama yard Repaired the deteriorating foundation of the section house at Sublette Recreated the covered walkway, privy and chicken coops attached to the car inspectors house at Cumbres Pass Completed an assessment survey of restoration needed for all of the structures on the line Restored sheep pen fences in Chama Locomotive Fleet Enhancing the railroads ability to restore its steam locomotive fleet: A complete rebuild of Locomotive 463, the oldest locomotive of the fleet, was begun in 2009 and completion is expected in early 2012. This is one of only two K-27 locomotives in existence Railroad and Operator AssistanceSupporting the critical needs of the railroad: Allocated a major grant to help the railroad rebuild the Lobato Trestle that was destroyed by fire in June 2010 Supported the railroad in completing the following projects: Parlor car upgrade Rider gondola upgrades Chama water tank repair Track side brush removal Outdoor safety lights at the Chama shops

Repainted Osier Dining Hall

Endowment To build the Friends capacity for the future 10% of funds raised. Among the Top Priorities for the Next $1 Million Complete Railway Post Office Car and Tourist Sleeper Complete the derrick OP Accomplish more extensive preservation work Implement the Master Interpretive Plan, particularly in Osier and Antonito Construct the Railroad Visitor Center Restore Business Car 0452 Restore Jackson and Sharp passenger coach built in 1881 Reconstruct the historic passenger depot at Cumbres Pass Construct a car storage facility in Chama