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Rio Grande Mainline of the Rockies 4


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Rio Grande Mainline of the Rockies
published by Howell-North Books
4 full color reproductions, 380 pages with over 540 illustrations, maps, appendix
what is left of the dust jacket is tucked inside the front and back covers

The Rocky Mountains gave the Denver & Rio Grande Western its theme of wonder. As the "Baby Railroad" forced its tentacles into the high passes the lusty story of the region began to unfold. Conceived as primarily a mining railroad, its destinations were multiple and widely dispersed. The roaring, booming towns of Leadville, Canon City, Creede and Durango were along its route. So were the elegant spas Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs which rated such praise by the Eastern press.

In pictures, captions and inimitable text the authors recreate the glory days of construction through the Howling Wilderness, the decision for narrow gauge or standard gauge, and the machinations of management in the days when railroad presidents were kings and railroad fever a prevalent disease. Mountain railroading in narrow gauge days with fragile teapot locomotives, and mountain railroading in modern times with the heaviest motive power in America here has the attention of the most famous and able photographers. With the tabulation of the corporate and physical history and the help of an excellent map of the line, the reader is well equipped to relive the Rio Grande story on a do it yourself basis.

Contents

  • A Baby Railroad Is Born
  • The Colorado Midland
  • The Roaring Towns
  • Here Come The Tourists
  • The Denver and Salt Lake Railroad
  • Mainline of the Rockies
  • Appendix

Made In: United States

Product Condition: Used

Product Type: Book > Hardcover Book
Railroad:
Rio Grande (Denver & Rio Grande Western)
Rio Grande (Denver & Rio Grande Western)

Author(s): Lucius Beebe & Charles Clegg
Number of Pages: 380
Publication Date: 1962
Age Group: adult
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