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["California Zephyr" in Colorado]
The famous "California Zephyr" roll through Colorado on Denver and Rio Grande Western Rails, circa 1960. This modern Domeliner traveled a route of 2,532 miles from Chicago to Dan Francisco. The luxury train was jointly operated by the Burlington, Rio Grande and Western Pacific Railroads.
Date:
1960~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Engine 183 above the Toltec Gorge]
Rio Grande's engine No. 483 exits from Toltec Tunnel No. 2 on narrow gauge rails between Alamosa and Durango, Colorado. This is above Toltec Gorge with the Garfield Monument located about 100 feet west of the tunnel portal. Rocky cliffs are to the left of the track and a railing is to the right.
Date:
1960~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["The Grand Canyon" traverses Raton Pass]
Santa Fe's "The Grand Canyon", headed by nine GM Diesel Units, 18,000 horsepower, with a consist of twenty-three cars traverses Raton Pass in Mew Mexico on September 17, 1960.
Date:
September 17, 1960
Creator:
Plummer, Roger S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rail Buff's Special train]
Rail Buff's train enroute over the Denver and Rio Grande Western's narrow gauge line between Alamosa and Durango, Colorado.
Date:
1960~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Super Chief" in Colorado]
Santa Fe's "Super Chief" daily all-Pullman streamliner operating between Chicago and Los Angeles, ascends the steep grades near the old Dick Wootton Ranch at Wootton, Colorado.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Meitz, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History