Old #4319 to play a part in the historical Como Project
by Patty Unruh
Generations of Gilpin County families have enjoyed picnicking and fishing at William C. Russell Park above Central City. Likely, many of them recall the deteriorating rail gondola that, until recently, rested there by the pond. If that old #4319 could talk, it could probably tell tales of the old glory days when it was part of the Colorado Central Railroad in the late 1800’s. It might even recall the fun it had carrying passengers in the 1980’s or posing for photos with groups of kids. If you go to the park for a picnic this week, though, you’ll see a vacant spot – the gondola has gone on to a new life in Park County.
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