Nothing Like It In the World
Nothing Like It In the World

Author: Stephen E. Ambrose

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2001-11-06

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780743203173

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The story of the men who build the transcontinental railroad in the 1860's.

Robert Richardson's Rio Grande Southern, Volume III
Robert Richardson's Rio Grande Southern, Volume III

Author: Robert Richardson

Publisher: Heimburger House Publishing Company

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780911581621

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In this third volume of his narrow gauge chronicle, noted narrow gauge preservationist Robert Richardson continues to take a close look at the Rio Grande Southern, the 172-mile narrow gauge route that wrapped itself around the craggy and forested San Juan Mountains between Durango and Ridgway, Colorado. In just two years, Otto Mears built a railroad that climbed four mountain passes and featured 142 bridges, including numerous high, spindly trestles. In this 224-page hardbound book, Bob hones in on the town of Ridgway, the various RGS “oasis” towns in the wilderness, mine-rich Telluride, the RGS’ locomotive fleet, the Galloping Goose era and high-in-the-sky Ophir. He also talks about important old RGS records and how he obtained copies, relates humorous insights about hunting season on the line, the Montezuma Lumber Company operations at McPhee, and the last runs of the famed RGS trains.

The R.G.S. Story
The R.G.S. Story

Author: Russ Collman

Publisher: Sundance Publishing

Published: 1993-12-01

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9780913582503

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Hardbound; 8 1/2 x 11 inches; 496 pages; indexed; w/deluxe plastic dust jacket; 85 full-color photos; 354 black & white views; 32 detailed maps; features line drawings of buildings and structures along the RGS by Mike Blazek plus maps and additional structure plans by Jim Key.

Three Little Lines
Three Little Lines

Author: Josie Moore Crum

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-19

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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"Three Little Lines" by Josie Moore Crum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The Telluride Story
The Telluride Story

Author: David Lavender

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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This edition is about the memorable history of a Colorado Town called Telluride. The Telluride Story traces the saga of this mountain village from its early days of silver exploration to its rise from a near ghost town to a unique ski resort and festival mecca. This edition focuses on Telluride's spectacular mountain scenery, while offering a glimpses of an era long past.

Across The Great Divide The History of Alpine Tunnel In Images
Across The Great Divide The History of Alpine Tunnel In Images

Author: Michael Brown

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-08-05

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 0359828310

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A photographic history of Colorado's Alpine Tunnel of the Denver South Park & Pacific railroad. The book includes many photographs and maps of the highest narrow gauge railroad tunnel built in the United States.

One Drive in a Million: A Mile-by-Mile guide to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway and Million Dollar Highway
One Drive in a Million: A Mile-by-Mile guide to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway and Million Dollar Highway

Author: Branson Reynolds

Publisher: eBookIt.com

Published: 2016-08-10

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 1456627082

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One of the most spectacular drives in North America, the San Juan Skyway is a 236 mile loop which winds through forests of aspen and pine, over high passes with stunning panoramic views of mountain ranges exceeding 14,000 feet in elevation, through historic mining towns which played important roles in the colorful history of Southwest Colorado, and past the World Heritage Site of Mesa Verde. In 1988 this drive was designated as one of 54 National Scenic Byways, and was later chosen #1 of 10 to be designated as All American Roads for their natural beauty and historical significance. Along the way you may see black bear or mountain lions crossing the highway or elk and deer grazing in the meadows. A portion of this route includes the famous Million Dollar Highway which negotiates the awesome Uncompahgre Gorge, high in the Rocky Mountains between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado.