30 years ago – June 1, 1990
The Gilpin County Historical Society directors heaved a sigh of relief Friday, May 25, when it was learned that arbitration in a legal dispute over the train was favorable to the society. Difficulties between the historical society and the Black Hawk-Central City Narrow Gauge Railroad began earlier this year, leading to a halt in operations of the train a legally binding ruling could be made by arbitrator Harry Atwell. Although both sides claimed damages, and possession of the train was in question, Atwell’s ruling supports the historical society’s position. The decision makes two main determinations: the train is the property of the historical society, and the society is due monetary damages in the amount of $5,111.40, which covers unpaid lease charges, taxes, and attorney’s fees. Railroad president Court Hammond said recently that the railroad has sufficient funds and materials to fulfill the terms of the lease. If the arbitration was not favorable to the railroad, he said, and if his plans to purchase the locomotive from the historical society are unsuccessful, the railroad will leave town. It is not known at this time if the train will run this summer. The train is owned by the historical society, the tracks by the railroad.
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