November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
DCRC Lore: In 1974, an author by the name of Phineas Shlefton, inspired by the tales of the DCRC, wrote a children’s book series about the railroad. While highly inaccurate, its a famous book series with kids across the US and was adapted into a TV show in 1981
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November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
DCRC Lore: In 1974, an author by the name of Phineas Shlefton, inspired by the tales of the DCRC, wrote a children’s book series about the railroad. While highly inaccurate, its a famous book series with kids across the US and was adapted into a TV show in 1981
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DCRC lore: Sometime between 1963 to 1987, an experimental GE diesel, originally built for the US army, found its way to the former DCRC yards. It was abandoned but rediscovered in 1993 and repaired. It now operates on the DSNG on local freight and special enthusiast trains.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
DCRC lore: Sometime between 1963 to 1987, an experimental GE diesel, originally built for the US army, found its way to the former DCRC yards. It was abandoned but rediscovered in 1993 and repaired. It now operates on the DSNG on local freight and special enthusiast trains.
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DCRC lore: While the DCRC never had an active fleet of diesel locomotives while in operation, the present day DSNG has a small fleet of narrow gauge diesels that include a GE 50 ton, a Porter 80 Ton, and a few of ALCO DL-535s. Their operations are quite similar to the D&S.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
DCRC lore: While the DCRC never had an active fleet of diesel locomotives while in operation, the present day DSNG has a small fleet of narrow gauge diesels that include a GE 50 ton, a Porter 80 Ton, and a few of ALCO DL-535s. Their operations are quite similar to the D&S.
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DCRC Lore: In 1936, the DCRC did an experiment to see how viable using a doodlebug would be. The DCRC used an old combine car for it. Surprisingly, it still exists today, surviving scrapping. It was named “Bob” after Bob Bobington, a well hated individual. It was considered a failure.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
DCRC Lore: In 1936, the DCRC did an experiment to see how viable using a doodlebug would be. The DCRC used an old combine car for it. Surprisingly, it still exists today, surviving scrapping. It was named “Bob” after Bob Bobington, a well hated individual. It was considered a failure.
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DCRC Lore: The DCRC’s No. 19 was originally the D&RG No. 344. It was stolen back in 1895, under orders of Jeremiah Dingus, to be used as a kind of ransom against the D&RG for a stretch of track near Alamosa. Eventually, the DCRC just paid for the locomotive after Dingus’ death in 1903.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
DCRC Lore: The DCRC’s No. 19 was originally the D&RG No. 344. It was stolen back in 1895, under orders of Jeremiah Dingus, to be used as a kind of ransom against the D&RG for a stretch of track near Alamosa. Eventually, the DCRC just paid for the locomotive after Dingus’ death in 1903.
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DCRC lore: In 1947, as the UK was slowly recovering from WW2, the DCRC and F&A partnered up to do an unheard of UK tour, advertising the local goods that were made on their shared rail network. They used a modified USATC S160 that was owned by the F&A to travel around the UK.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
DCRC lore: In 1947, as the UK was slowly recovering from WW2, the DCRC and F&A partnered up to do an unheard of UK tour, advertising the local goods that were made on their shared rail network. They used a modified USATC S160 that was owned by the F&A to travel around the UK.
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The cause of the accident is determined to be excessive speeds, faulty rail switch, and near white out conditions that meant the crew of the No. 34 wouldn't have seen the other train until it was too late to do anything. This event leads to serious safety reforms for the DCRC.
November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The cause of the accident is determined to be excessive speeds, faulty rail switch, and near white out conditions that meant the crew of the No. 34 wouldn't have seen the other train until it was too late to do anything. This event leads to serious safety reforms for the DCRC.
November 4th 1924, 7:10 pm : Due to some delays, the No. 35 and her crew finally leave the Feeeef Yards. The weather has worsened but is still manageable for the crew. (Note the front and back lights on. It was part of DCRC operations to have both on during storms for visibility)
November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
November 4th 1924, 7:10 pm : Due to some delays, the No. 35 and her crew finally leave the Feeeef Yards. The weather has worsened but is still manageable for the crew. (Note the front and back lights on. It was part of DCRC operations to have both on during storms for visibility)
November 4th 1924, 6:20 pm : DCRC No. 35,with a crew of 5, backs onto a logistics train, bound for Morioh. They do not know of the worsting weather nor the No. 8's status.
November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
November 4th 1924, 6:20 pm : DCRC No. 35,with a crew of 5, backs onto a logistics train, bound for Morioh. They do not know of the worsting weather nor the No. 8's status.
Timeline of events.
November 4th 1924, 5:45 PM: DCRC No. 8, with a crew of 4, stops in a siding near Bakerston due to worsting weather. One eyewitness claims to see the brakeman flip the switch to the mainline, but claim is unproven as of yet.
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November 4th 1924, 5:45 PM: DCRC No. 8, with a crew of 4, stops in a siding near Bakerston due to worsting weather. One eyewitness claims to see the brakeman flip the switch to the mainline, but claim is unproven as of yet.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Timeline of events.
November 4th 1924, 5:45 PM: DCRC No. 8, with a crew of 4, stops in a siding near Bakerston due to worsting weather. One eyewitness claims to see the brakeman flip the switch to the mainline, but claim is unproven as of yet.
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November 4th 1924, 5:45 PM: DCRC No. 8, with a crew of 4, stops in a siding near Bakerston due to worsting weather. One eyewitness claims to see the brakeman flip the switch to the mainline, but claim is unproven as of yet.
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DCRC lore: In November of 1924, a horrific accident occurred involving two trains near the town of Bakerston. One train, carrying a load of lumber and iron, smashed into the back of another. Two individuals perished in the crash. The cause was human error and a misaligned switch.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
DCRC lore: In November of 1924, a horrific accident occurred involving two trains near the town of Bakerston. One train, carrying a load of lumber and iron, smashed into the back of another. Two individuals perished in the crash. The cause was human error and a misaligned switch.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
DCRC lore: The DCRC Narrow Gauge Railroad passed and serviced many noticeable landmarks along its route. One such landmark that still stands is the Snowshed Lodge, nestled on the outskirts of Bakerston. Built in 1906, this lodge has been a popular resort for the rich and famous.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
DCRC lore: The DCRC Narrow Gauge Railroad passed and serviced many noticeable landmarks along its route. One such landmark that still stands is the Snowshed Lodge, nestled on the outskirts of Bakerston. Built in 1906, this lodge has been a popular resort for the rich and famous.
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DCRC lore: In April of 1916, a lone German spy sabotaged an oil rig that was near Sundancer, NM (due to it supplying the Allied war effort). Using a stick of dynamite, this spy blew up most of the rig and caused the oil pocket to become a sinkhole. Lucky, nobody was killed or badly injured.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
DCRC lore: In April of 1916, a lone German spy sabotaged an oil rig that was near Sundancer, NM (due to it supplying the Allied war effort). Using a stick of dynamite, this spy blew up most of the rig and caused the oil pocket to become a sinkhole. Lucky, nobody was killed or badly injured.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I think it would be cool if the DCRC was like featured or referenced in Century of Steam. Like imagine if there were boxcars with the DCRC logo on them or maybe some of the industries share names with ones from the DCRC Stories.
November 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I think it would be cool if the DCRC was like featured or referenced in Century of Steam. Like imagine if there were boxcars with the DCRC logo on them or maybe some of the industries share names with ones from the DCRC Stories.
Although the M-2's time on the F&A wasn't long, it was returned in 1925 after the F&A ordered its Ma-114s, it was well remembered by those who saw the odd behemoth. Here's a picture of it wearing the F&A's Tuxedo livery (A livery designated for purely freight locomotives).
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November 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Although the M-2's time on the F&A wasn't long, it was returned in 1925 after the F&A ordered its Ma-114s, it was well remembered by those who saw the odd behemoth. Here's a picture of it wearing the F&A's Tuxedo livery (A livery designated for purely freight locomotives).
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DCRC Lore: During the period between 1920 and 1925, the Fellwood & Atlantic, in its search for a decently powerful locomotive, borrowed a Great Northern M-2 2-6-8-0, No. 1950, for trials on the Tennessee Pass. It was found to be awkward to handle and was later returned.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
DCRC Lore: During the period between 1920 and 1925, the Fellwood & Atlantic, in its search for a decently powerful locomotive, borrowed a Great Northern M-2 2-6-8-0, No. 1950, for trials on the Tennessee Pass. It was found to be awkward to handle and was later returned.
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