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Volume 23, Number 3&4 of the Prospector, our professionally produced and beautifully illustrated quarterly magazine featuring the finest work of historians and other experts on all aspects of Rio Grande Railroad was published in Quarter 4 of 2024 calendar year.

This combined 48-page edition features seven captivating articles for D&RGW modelers and historical enthusiasts. This edition includes Dr. Gregg Condon’s innovative approach to historical preservation through 3D modeling of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. Matt Darling provides a detailed account of the tragic 1937 “Mountaineer” wreck. Gregg D. Niven offers a practical guide on re-gauging On30 trucks to On3. Joshua Bernhard presents an intriguing collection of letters from D&RGW traffic manager John Evans Timberlake. Jerott Argyle shares a personal account of a dramatic runaway locomotive incident in Minturn, Colorado, in 1995. There is also a comprehensive recap of the 2024 convention in Pueblo, Colorado, and Rich Severance takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the 1960s Cumbres Turn freight operations.

This issue includes stunning photographs, detailed modeling tips, and much more. Don’t miss out on this rich collection of stories and insights from the world of Rio Grande railroading. We will offer the bundle set with all three issues for Volume 23 in early 2025 in the company store.

Dave Lotz, Editor.