{"id":35,"date":"2024-01-23T03:15:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T03:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arvadawestern.com\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-06-02T20:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:16:52","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arvadawestern.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"The Arvada Western story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fa1c5fb0e856560e78ef43ec6b7f6cd9\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9c0fd174 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-base-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-base-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What is Proto-Freelanced model railroading?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-64d07d3e51808276e69b61866a3dcbef wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proto-Freelanced<\/strong> model railroading refers to the creation of model trains that are not always based on specific real-world railroad or locations. In this hobby, enthusiasts design and build their own fictional or freelanced railroad systems, incorporating unique elements, themes, designs, and history. It allows for creativity and personalization in crafting model railroads without adhering to the specifics of existing prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Examples of Proto-Freelanced model railroads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatewaynmra.org\/2011\/eric-brooman-beautiful-utah-belt-ho-scale-model-railroad\/\">Eric Brooman&#8217;s <strong>Utah Belt<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rrmodelcraftsman.com\/allen-mcclelland-virginian-ohio-railroad\/\">Allen McClelland&#8217;s <strong>Virginian &amp; Ohio<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Proto-Freelanced Groups on Facebook:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/pfmrring\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/pfmrring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/493818510704158\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/493818510704158<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Is the Arvada Western Railroad real?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0678d9c9b8ed2e88d6aa006485379d7f wp-block-paragraph\">Simple answer, <strong>No<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c13a6675910764f34dd73c8910290c72 wp-block-paragraph\">The Arvada Western Railroad is not a real railroad. It is based on real life locations in Colorado representing a &#8216;What If&#8217; scenario if many of the original rail lines were not abandoned or operated by other railroads.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>What is a Short Line or Regional railroad?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66fce49738765c397ec4980eb4ac6d44 wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>short line <\/strong>or<strong> regional <\/strong>railroad is a small or regional freight railroad that operates over a relatively short distance compared to larger Class I railroads. These railroads are typically privately owned and serve as a critical link between shippers, industries, and the larger national rail network operated by Class I railroads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Characteristics of Short Line or Regional Railroads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Distance<\/strong>: They usually operate over short distances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: Their primary role is to connect industries, farms, and businesses to larger railroads, facilitating the movement of freight to major hubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Operations<\/strong>: They generally handle smaller volumes of freight compared to Class I railroads but provide customized, flexible services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Class III Railroads<\/strong>: Short lines are typically classified as <strong>Class III railroads<\/strong> based on their annual revenue (as defined by the Surface Transportation Board in the U.S.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Industries Served<\/strong>: They often serve local industries, such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and forestry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Short Line or Regional Railroads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>First\/Last Mile Service<\/strong>: Short lines play a vital role in moving freight between local customers and the national rail network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Economic Impact<\/strong>: They support rural and regional economies by providing cost-effective freight solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Intermodal Role<\/strong>: They enhance logistics by working closely with trucking, ports, and Class I railroads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Short Line or Regional Railroads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwrr.com\/\">Genesee &amp; Wyoming Inc.<\/a><\/strong> operates numerous short lines across North America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Local or regional lines like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskarailroad.com\/\">Alaska Railroad<\/a><\/strong> or the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inrd.com\/\">The Indiana Railroad<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6241d2a1c1856fe79af2ede311e0bb7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By filling in gaps and providing tailored solutions, short line and regional railroads are essential to the overall efficiency of the rail freight industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=1LyEpJGFiO3ZJL7JngPAggbsRT1dVVeo&amp;ll=38.44572628643563%2C-106.92804773053228&amp;z=7\">Explore the Arvada Western on the SRCA Map!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-3-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9c0fd174 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-832dae47 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneduotone-1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" src=\"http:\/\/www.arvadawestern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Arvada-Water.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:744px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arvadawestern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Arvada-Water.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.arvadawestern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Arvada-Water-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Established in 2004<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-06b8a7896a833b4cd5de9347b0a97e93 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Arvada Western Railroad was established in 2004 in response to the BNSF Railway scaling back operations on the Golden Subdivision. This shift followed the 2005 merger of Coors Brewing in Golden with Molson, which reduced freight demand. Additionally, coal traffic from Georgetown began to decline as government policies and public opinion increasingly favored renewable energy. At the same time, there was a growing interest in passenger rail service along the corridor. In light of these factors, BNSF sought to divest the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e161447f24b210aedff6a833632d70c6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Golden Subdivision was officially sold in 2004, leading to the creation of the Arvada Western Railroad. Sur Rail was selected to operate and maintain the 70-mile main line between Denver and Georgetown, along with a branch line to Black Hawk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-383f3b7594f79312ac7c41813c2a978a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">A classification yard was constructed parallel along the main line spanning between Ralston Road and Tennyson Street in Arvada. The yard became known as the Tennyson St Yard. A state of the art diesel maintenance facility was constructed towards the west end of the yard near Ralston road. 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