This is it! Until being shut down on August 23, 1997, this was highest point of any non-tourist rail line in the United States. We are standing at 10,220 feet above sea level. Eastbounds that had conquered the grueling 3% grade would use the siding to set out their helpers. The helpers would return to Minturn to await their next assignment while the eastbound continued on to Pueblo.
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Posted By Dean Lydic On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 At 1:40:55 PM (PT)
This is truly a great picture. This section of line would be good for tourist train ride. So everyone could enjoy the views of Tennessee Pass. Thanks for posting!
