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A stereoscopic view of General Grant's train in the Royal Gorge. Taken around 1878-1879. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879. It was published by Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado.
"The whole length of the Canon is 11 miles. The Royal Gorge, the grandest national wonder, is 1 1/2 miles. Its perpendicular walls rise up 2,000 feet, while the curves add...
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A passenger train visible near the Eagle depot. The depot is visible on the right.
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A double-heading passenger train on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Taken in the winter.
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A double-heading passenger train on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Taken in the winter.
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A double-heading passenger train on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Taken in the winter.
6) Double track
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"Double Track, Eagle River Canon, Colo." A passenger train in the Eagle River Canyon.
Verso of the postcard reads:
"Eagle River Canon is between Leadville and Glenwood Springs, and is the center of considerable mining activity. One of the striking features of this Canon is in the fact that its walls are pierced near the summit with the shafts and tunnels of mines, and looking up the rugged heights, one catches glimpses of the shaft houses and...
