Rocky Mountain Division
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of NARCOA
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September 3, 2006 RMD Hosts First NARCOA run on the Creede Branch Ride the historic rails laid by General Palmer, the founder of
Colorado Springs and president of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR. About 125
years ago, thousands of miners, including such infamous notables as Soapy Smith,
Bat Masterson, and Bob Ford came from all over the USA to seek their fortunes in
Creede, Colorado. Now, we can follow their tracks along the beautiful Rio Grande
River and marvel at the 1883 depot at Wagon Wheel Gap. Not only will you see the historic railroad of Southwest Colorado, but
you will also feel it as you go along the 22 mile standard guage route. We may
even spot some deer, coyotes, and big horn sheep along the tracks. Join the RMD
in a ride through the Rocky Mountains that will provide lifelong memories! [DD]
Set on on north side of South Fork [PW] Photo Credits [DD]=Doug Davlin [PW]=Philip Walters |
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