Work Day & Open House — September 16th

The morning in Como started out brisk with the mountains showing off one of the first snows of the season.

A little bit of frost was still on the tracks as volunteers began to arrive.

South Park vistas with snow capped mountains make Como a special place.

Colorado & Southern gondola #4319 in the roundhouse.

Beloved Klondike Kate #4 in the roundhouse awaiting the completion of her conversion from wood firing to oil.

We’re hoping Klondike Kate will be operational in time for the 2025 summer season.

Special thanks to John Huth, a supporter, who stopped by with some donations to the society including books and Colorado & Southern memorabilia.

A view of the Como Railroad Campus towards the turntable and roundhouse.

Volunteer Jim begins work on the new switch being put in between the roundhouse and depot.

The track crew worked diligently throughout the day.

Jim and new volunteer Michael carry a tie towards the new switch with our youngest volunteer Takoda in the background.

The track crew follows direction from Roadmaster Alex.

South Park Rail Society Vice President and Operations Manager Bob Revis diligently operates the backhoe for the track crew.

Volunteers Aaron and his son Takoda watch the backhoe level the dirt for the new switch.

Resident archeologist Catherine displays her “loot” of artifacts to display at the archeological boxcar on the Como Campus.

Work continues on the new switch in the Como yard.

Volunteers Jim and Takoda continue work on the track between the depot and roundhouse.

Denver South Park & Pacific Historical Society Officer Steve Schweighofer helps out the track crew.

Volunteer Joey was a gracious host for the visitors to the Como Roundhouse.

Volunteer Michael also provided informational tours for visitors to the roundhouse.

Scott provided handcar rides to visitors for a suggested donation to the Como Project.

Klondike Kate’s tender shines in the South Park sunshine.

A current view of the Como Roundhouse and turntable.

Throughout the day the Como Roundhouse received a steady stream of visitors as the weather warmed up.

A view of the ticket window inside the Como Depot.

Last but not least… thank you Leslie for a great lunch for all volunteers!

Thank you to all of our volunteers and visitors to our open houses in 2023!

Not pictured: Lauren Revis who donated her time on her birthday to help us run our merchandise store! Thank you Lauren.

Photos by Communications Director Clinton Webb.

Our ultimate goal is to have the Como Roundhouse open to the public, and these open houses are a huge step towards making that goal happen. We’re hoping to begin having more open houses in addition to Railroad Day in 2024. Of course, we couldn’t do all of this without our amazing members and donors that support us. Please consider joining as a member and enjoy some special perks with the Society or donating to help us reach our goals.