The Rio Chama & Northern Railroad Company was a subsidiary of the
Denver & Rio Grande until December 31, 1936. But then....


USGS map  The RC&N leaves the main line
 (Chama to Antonito) near
 Lobato Trestle and follows
 the Rio Chama (USGS map)

 Rumour says that huge
 amounts of oil were found
 near Chamita.....

trackplan
 Trackplan

 Length 18 ft. - Width 13 ft.

PBL's #375  #375 was leased from the Rio Grande

 It is a C-25 formerly
 known as the
 "Durango Switcher"






 Passenger and L-C-L traffic
 will be performed
 with Gallopping Goose #4
 bought from the
 Rio Grande Southern

Coaltower, scratchbuilt  A coaltower will be constructed at Chamita

        #375's cab