Borneman, Walter R.
Marshall Pass
- ISBN 13:
- 9781937851507
- author:
- Borneman, Walter R.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Western Reflections Publishing Co.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 178
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.6 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Marshall Pass stands at the heart of Colorado's railroad heritage. In the early 1880s, two rival railroads - the Denver and Rio Grande and the Denver, South Park and Pacific - engaged in a fierce competition to reach the booming Gunnison country. The outcome would determine which route would become the transcontinental line through Colorado. The Marshall Pass route ultimately proved successful, thanks to its strategic location at the Continental Divide. However, it was eventually surpassed by the standard gauge route over Tennessee Pass and the paved highway over Monarch Pass. Despite this, the rugged terrain and challenging conditions of Marshall Pass remain an integral part of Colorado's railroad history. This book explores the story behind Marshall Pass, a narrow gauge line that played a crucial role in shaping the state's transportation network.
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