Moffat Tunnel car washers

20160413

The Rio Grande equipped both ends of the Moffat Tunnel with high-pressure car-washing sprayers to clean windows in preparation for the splendid views ahead. This is a view out the east portal in 1949. W. H. Mitchell photo […]

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Colorado’s scenic tourist lines

ColoradoMoM

Railroads included in this map: Manitou & Pike’s Peak; San Luis & Rio Grande; Denver & Rio Grande; Cumbres & Toltec Scenic; Leadville, Colorado & Southern; Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge; Royal Gorge Route This map originally appeared in the May 2013 issue of Trains Magazine. Be sure to check out our Colorado Railroads special […]

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Video: Rio Grande in the Rockies

Mike Danneman's N scale Moffat Road

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Mike Danneman’s N scale Moffat Road model train layout is set in the Colorado. Watch Rio Grande freight trains and they run through the detailed scenes on this 18′-6″ x 24′-9″ model railroad. […]

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Video: Rio Grande in the Rockies

Mike Danneman's N scale Moffat Road

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Mike Danneman’s N scale Moffat Road model train layout is set in the Colorado. Watch Rio Grande freight trains and they run through the detailed scenes on this 18′-6″ x 24′-9″ model railroad. […]

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Video: N scale Southbay Western

N scale Southbay Western

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The N scale Southbay Western is a freelanced model railroad inspired by the Denver & Rio Grande Western in the 1950s. The layout models the mountainous scenery in just 8 x 8 feet. Check out some of the highlights along the main line. […]

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Video: N scale Southbay Western

N scale Southbay Western

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The N scale Southbay Western is a freelanced model railroad inspired by the Denver & Rio Grande Western in the 1950s. The layout models the mountainous scenery in just 8 x 8 feet. Check out some of the highlights along the main line. […]

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Visit the Morning Glow Railroad

Visit the Morning Glow Railroad

Name: Morning Glow Railroad Size: Irregular L-shaped 100′ x 150′ Scale: 1:29 Gauge: Nº 1 (45mm) Era: 1960 to present—all diesel Theme: Southern Pacific—Donner Pass to Tehachapi Age: 3 years Motive power: All battery Length of mainline:  1,101′ Maximum gradient: 3 % Track: Code-250 stainless steel; #10 pneumatic turnouts Minimum radius: 7′ Water features: 500-gallon […]

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