20 Years Ago Today - Final Train over Tennessee Pass

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20 Years Ago Today - Final Train over Tennessee Pass

Unread postby Jason Rose » Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:16 am

I've only had the opportunity to make a single trip up there, so all of these shots are from that trip: fall of 2011.

I was too late see a train and FAR too late to see a Rio Grande train. And, I'm not optimistic I'll ever see one run up there. Sure is pretty country though
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Eastern Portal of Tennessee Pass

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Minturn Yard

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Re: 20 Years Ago Today - Final Train over Tennessee Pass

Unread postby Harold Charlson » Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:51 am

Great pictures. Looks like the railroad could be put back in service with just a little work. Maybe they are saving it for something special.
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