Fall Work Day Updates

We’ve had a very productive Fall so far at the Como Roundhouse with work being done on major projects including Klondike Kate #4, the Como Water Tank and continuing the restoration of the roundhouse. We also have new signs along US 285 in each direction highlighting the roundhouse, Como and Boreas Pass. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and please check out the photos from some of our October work days below!

Jim Scoville and Tim Clay splitting firewood

Conducted a meeting with Cristina Wienberg who will pursue grants on behalf of the Como Roundhouse and Project.

A productive day on October 8th preparing Roundhouse for Engine Crew through the winter, more firewood, water pump prepared for winter use and insulating.

Tim Clay, Cameron Schuelke, Jim Scoville, Bob Revis & Tom Lawson, more firewood, pot belly flue damper installed, saw mill mechanical repair and continued Roundhouse insulation

Cameron Schuelke installing rear locomotive piston cylinder heads

Bob Revis, Cameron Schuelke, Paul Marizza, Chris Tome, Jim Scoville & Tom Lawson, not in photo Kathy & Chuck Branitgan

Bob Revis installing skylight on roof of tool car to provide some light inside.

Paul Marizza inside locomotive grinding behind front tube sheet

Engine Crew members Tim Clay and Cameron Schuelke cleaning cross heads / connecting rods

Jim Scoville cleaning parts

Paul Marizza inside locomotive taking dimensions, being recorded by Gary Nickerson, not in photos as photo did not turn out.

Bob Revis and Chris Tome running saw mill sawing floor planks for water tank

Installed a brochure holder for new brochures next to donation box, a sign is forthcoming.

Thank you to all of our volunteers!

Are you interested in coming to volunteer in Como? Check out our page on volunteering and sign up to volunteer. We’ll be sending out our 2023 work day schedule soon! If you can’t make it to Como and still want to support the South Park Rail Society consider making a donation or becoming a member. Thank you!