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It had
been a long time since we had ridden the Georgetown
Loop Railroad. So as the aspen began to turn, it seemed like the
ideal time to take the ride once again.
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| One
can board the train from the Georgetown Depot, or the Silver Plume
Depot. Both are quite close to I-70, and easily accessible. We
opted to depart from the Silver Plume depot for this round-trip
adventure. |
The
Georgetown Depot
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The Silver Plume Depot |
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The
fall foliage on the mountains nearby was beautiful, colored by the
sugars in the changing leaves. We boarded and settled in. Some of
the cars are totally open-air, with no roofs. Others are covered,
but have open windows. In any case, one can move around from car
to car, even while the train is moving. |
| The
conductor gave an informative talk via the loudspeaker, telling
about the mining history and many facts about the railway itself. |
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One
of the biggest thrills is going over the Devil's Gate bridge, originally
built way back in 1884. It was dismantled in 1939, and then rebuilt
and reopened in 1984. |
| This
is a narrow gauge railway, which means that the rails are only 3
feet apart as compared to a standard 4 feet, 8-1/2 inches. The narrowness
enables the train to make tight curves in the mountains. Some of
the best photo ops occur as the train negotiates these curves. |
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On
this beautiful sunny day, we could enjoy the multiple crossings
over Clear Creek, far below the train tracks. |
| As
we returned to the Silver Plume depot, we exited the train. The
workers were already bringing the steam engine around to the other
end of the train, in preparation for the next departure. Kindly
people, stunning scenery, and an enjoyable ride sum up the experience
on board the Georgetown Loop Railroad! |
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Please
note that we are not affiliated with the Georgetown Loop Railroad. We
just photographed it. If you have questions for the people at the railroad,
please get in touch with them at 1-888-456-6777or visit their
web site for more info.
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