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D&RGW Marshall Pass

USA / Colorado / Bonanza /
 railway, abandoned / shut down
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The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad line over Marshall Pass was built during 1881, reaching 10,856'. This narrow gauge line suffered from 4.0% grades on both sides and was abandoned during 1955. America's railroads built 31 crossings over the Continental Divide, of which 10 other crossings remain in use.
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Coordinates:   38°23'32"N   106°14'53"W
This article was last modified 10 years ago