tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550052215133584325.post4340621554938297202..comments2019-12-25T03:30:12.455-08:00Comments on Red Rock Narrow Gauge: Developing the Concept - A History of the SPV and it's NeighborsChris Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12996024800227953612noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550052215133584325.post-1694644158683856872017-03-15T21:07:24.538-07:002017-03-15T21:07:24.538-07:00Hi Sean, sorry for the long delay in response, but...Hi Sean, sorry for the long delay in response, but I appreciate your thoughts. I will admit that I am fond of the Rio Grande narrow gauge, but I certainly have a preference for those years before it was the D&RGW (and the years that most people model). And you're right that there were a LOT of other lines all around the West that have been mostly forgotten. Many of those serve as my primary inspirations, especially the forgotten short lines of Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.<br /><br />I agree that this corner of Utah provides for a number of interesting opportunities. I hope to someday be able to capture scenes of little narrow gauge trains dwarfed by the red rock canyon walls, the open sage brush country, and the alpine environment of the La Sals. I haven't made much progress lately, but the the concept and plans are still very much alive.<br /><br />I enjoy seeing your work as well! The main use of my blog personally over the past year has been as a compilation of links to other blogs that interest me.Chris Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996024800227953612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550052215133584325.post-67578002378323373442017-03-15T20:58:52.594-07:002017-03-15T20:58:52.594-07:00Well, Thom...I'm about a year late in replying...Well, Thom...I'm about a year late in replying, but thanks! I really enjoy your work as well. As to the link and pin couplers, that's one thing that pushed me into the early 1900s - at one point, my main interest was about 20 years earlier (1889-1892ish). But I also like the variety of motive power and freight car appearances that can be seen around 1907.<br /><br />Thanks again for the comment!Chris Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996024800227953612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550052215133584325.post-10054945053467807672016-10-27T11:09:49.962-07:002016-10-27T11:09:49.962-07:00Hi there,
Looks like you have some interesting pl...Hi there,<br /><br />Looks like you have some interesting plans here strongly rooted in the history of southeast Utah and Colorado. I too love the history aspect and appreciate any modelers that pursue this. I also like that you are NOT doing DRGW narrow gauge which has been done to death. As a Coloradoan, I have no clue why it is so popular when there were so many other interesting and wonderful narrow gauge lines that ran throughout the state. The Moab area is wonderful and creates a lot of opportunity for spectacular scenery including arches and the Colorado River. I noticed your entries are pretty old so I hope to see some more very soon!<br /><br />Thanks for the link to my blog by the way...Smurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837972899983004302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550052215133584325.post-82147443786849025772016-03-14T14:49:08.135-07:002016-03-14T14:49:08.135-07:00Tony,
Noticed your email on my blog recently and ...Tony,<br /><br />Noticed your email on my blog recently and of course needed to check you out. Beautiful work, terrific blog with excellent postings of your progress and experiences. Your focus on the history is a particular emphasis for myself as well. However for my RR, I need to do some cajoling to get club members and friends to operate as my line uses link and pin couplers.<br />Continued fun and I look forward to reading more.<br /> Thomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com