GNW LOSES LUCRATIVE OJITAS MINE ACCOUNT! Business is picked up by “tourist” line Colorado & Southern Scenic RR Ojitas Mining Company, owner of the Ojitas Railroad, has signed a non-binding agreement with the Colorado and Southern Scenic Railroad for service to haul loads from Rosita to Valley Gate. For years we have been trying to break out of being solely a tourist operation. We had some success with our partner operation Western Rail Services for locomotive shopping and repair. But this will give our little railroad a new reach! C. Moore Butts, VP Business Development The Colorado & Southern Scenic RR started operations a few years ago when the Great Northwestern vacated Valley Gate Yard after Armstrong Yard was built in Pinion. The C&S leased and recently completed purchase of the yard, which is their home base, and where they store their passenger equipment and steam locomotives. Additionally, Western Rail Services has their headqua