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Fremont Pass

USA / Colorado / Alma /
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Fremont Pass was used by two railroads to cross the Continental Divide. The Denver, South Park and Pacific heading south to Leadville and the Denver and Rio Grande's narrow gauge Blue River Branch heading north to Dillon. The D&RG was at 11,330' and this line was used from 1881 until 1923. The DSP&P line crossed at 11,320' and opened in 1884 and was abandoned in 1937. America's railroads built 31 crossings over the Divide, of which 10 other crossings remain in use.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremont_Pass_(Colorado)
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Coordinates:   39°21'42"N   106°10'50"W

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  • sdoorex
    The Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad still travels from Leadville to here in the summer.
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