October 2, 2009 in History, Museum of Western Colorado
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Join us for Uintah Train Day and enjoy a special tour conducted by one of the extraordinary volunteers who brought this spectacular renovation of our caboose to fruition. We’ll “christen” the car at noon followed by a PowerPoint presentation by Bill Pratt on the history of the Uintah Railway.
Location:
Cross Orchards Historic Site
Date:
Saturday, October 3
Time:
10 am [...]
June 10, 2009 in History, Museum of Western Colorado
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Yes - restoration on the caboose has been completed! Caboose #3 of the Uintah Railway was obtained in very poor condition. It had been used for farm storage for many years and was sitting on bare ground with one side against a dirt embankment. There was such extensive rotting…
Read more about this incredible restoration here.