Here's one source: https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/ ... ire-dangercloudkicker wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 12:28 pmWhich trains are being canceled? Which dates? And where did you see this info?rcole_2000 wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 2:25 pm They just started cancelling trains due to wildfire risk. Just a FYI to consider not placing your hiking plans in something that may be cancelled. I think it’s the right thing to do, but could bungle a weekend.
Durango to Needleton Train Reservations are Open for Summer
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Re: Durango to Needleton Train Reservations are Open for Summer
So tldr, when fire danger is too high, they won't run the train. Not something we can control.Urban Snowshoer wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 12:55 pmHere's one source: https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/ ... ire-dangercloudkicker wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 12:28 pmWhich trains are being canceled? Which dates? And where did you see this info?rcole_2000 wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 2:25 pm They just started cancelling trains due to wildfire risk. Just a FYI to consider not placing your hiking plans in something that may be cancelled. I think it’s the right thing to do, but could bungle a weekend.
Re: Durango to Needleton Train Reservations are Open for Summer
This might lead to some one way trips depending on timing
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Re: Durango to Needleton Train Reservations are Open for Summer
According to the Durango Herald article <https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/ ... ire-danger>
I guess check the website periodically, especially if you are just a few days out from your intended trip.D&SNG can typically forecast precautions three to five days in advance. If the railroad has an advanced forecast, it will update its website with information about the cancellations. If the notice is last-minute, the train sends out text messages and emails to passengers, Johnson said.
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Strange that they won't just switch to diesel on those high fire danger days.
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That's what I thought as well, but apparently they are following a new joint Industrial Fire Restrictions Plan places limits on the railroad’s operations when fire risk is elevated as follows. Level 1, normal operations. At Level 2, coal locomotives are banned and a water wagon to suppress any ignitions must be available to respond within 30 minutes. At Level 3, any work that produces sparks or has an open flame is prohibited (diesel locomotives still operate). Level 4 suspends all railroad operations.
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From the article linked above:
There's nuance to it or something. Switching to diesel helps but doesn't totally eliminate fire risk. Like banning campfires helps but doesn't totally eliminate fire riskThe joint Industrial Fire Restrictions Plan places limits on the railroad’s operations when fire risk is elevated. At Level 2, coal locomotives are banned and a water wagon to suppress any ignitions must be available to respond within 30 minutes. At Level 3, any work that produces sparks or has an open flame is prohibited. Level 4 suspends all railroad operations.
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Personally, I think it’s a pretty unique Colorado experience to take the train in. I would encourage anyone who asked to do it at least once. I’m someone who prefers to drive my burly 4X4 up a rough forest service road instead of walking it though. Life is short. Save your time and energy for the fun stuff above treeline.
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Re: Durango to Needleton Train Reservations are Open for Summer
HikerGuy---do you know where we can find info about these fire levels? Is there a website that says what the fire level is, or a phone number we can call to inquire about this? I have a reservation for a 6-day trip in a couple of weeks, and now I'm worried that they might cancel it right beforehand, or even worse, that they might cancel it during the trip (leaving us stranded).HikerGuy wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 4:43 pmThat's what I thought as well, but apparently they are following a new joint Industrial Fire Restrictions Plan places limits on the railroad’s operations when fire risk is elevated as follows. Level 1, normal operations. At Level 2, coal locomotives are banned and a water wagon to suppress any ignitions must be available to respond within 30 minutes. At Level 3, any work that produces sparks or has an open flame is prohibited (diesel locomotives still operate). Level 4 suspends all railroad operations.