Silver Rails: The Railroads of Leadville, Colorado

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Silver Rails: The Railroads of Leadville Colorado tells the story of four railroads, the Denver & Rio Grande, the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe, the Colorado Midland and the Denver South Park & Pacific, as they battled the mountains, weather, finances and each other to access the wealth that was pouring from Leadville's mines. This is also the story of the laborers, railroaders and empire builders who endured avalanches, fires, accidents, angry stockholders, financial ruin and even murder to build and operate the railroads that helped put the "magic" in the Magic City of Leadville.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0967086736

ISBN13:9780967086736

Release Date:January 2015

Publisher:Sierra Grande Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:4.15 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 10.8" x 8.8"

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History Transportation

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