Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: A Study

National Park Service. 1962. Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: A Study. National Park Service. Omaha, Nebraska

This study is the story of a railroad line and an account of a chain of recent events which have complicated that study. It describes in text and picture the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge line of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, its operating equipment and facilities, its scenic and historic surroundings. The significance of this narrow gauge railroad in our Nation's history is pointed out and a case is made for its preservation. The objectives of such preservation are outlined and some possible solutions are briefed.

Type

Published Report

Authors

National Park Service

Date of Issue

1962-03

Publisher

National Park Service

Units

HIST , IMR

Keywords

Colorado, Conservation, Durango, Economic, ehistory, Fauna, Flora, Geology, History, Land, Maps, Photographs, Preservation, Railroad, Silverton

Full text (PDF)

Browse the catalog