The 315 Goes Under the Microscope: Annual FRA Inspection, August 8–15 2026
Every year, the D&RGW 315 undergoes a comprehensive federally-mandated inspection — and this year’s begins August 8 in Chama. This is far more than a look-over. Over eight days, volunteers will open the front end and clear the cinders, pull every washout plug, punch the tubes, and wash out the boiler completely. The tender is…