A look back at the tracks, which are weaving back and forth a bit on the climb. We are getting high enough now that you can start to see the plains in the distance. On October 29, 2017, the railroad shut down operations for maintenance. However, it was discovered that a significant amount of maintenance was required. In March 2018, the railroad was shut down "indefinitely". Many believed the railway would have to shut down and be abandoned. However, an amazing investment by the Anschutz Corporation, estimated at $100 million, allow the entire railroad was completely rebuilt. Every tied and rail on the mountain was replaced. After nearly three years, the railroad reopened on May 20, 2021.
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