Three little lines : Silverton Railroad, Silverton, Gladstone & Northerly,…
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"Three Little Lines" by Josie Moore Crum is a historical account focusing on the Silverton Railroad and its associated narrow-gauge railroads in Colorado. Written in the mid-20th century, the book captures the intricacies of railroad construction and operation in the dramatic terrain of the Rocky Mountains during the late 19th century. It aims to document the challenges and achievements surrounding the development of these railroads, particularly under the influence of notable figures
like Otto Mears. The narrative delves into the engineering feats required to build the Silverton Railroad, which included steep grades, sharp curves, and unique structures like a housed-over turntable. The book details the various engineering challenges faced during construction and the day-to-day operations of the railroad that linked mining towns and facilitated the transport of goods and ores. Crum chronicles the boom and bust cycles of mining in the region, the community's reliance on the railroad, and the eventual decline of these railroads due to economic pressures and changing transportation methods. Through rich descriptions and historical data, the book paints a vivid picture of a bygone era in American railroading. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crum, Josie Moore, 1888-1972 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 60030933 |
| Title | Three little lines : Silverton Railroad, Silverton, Gladstone & Northerly, Silverton Northern |
| Alternate Title | 3 little lines : Silverton Railroad, Silverton, Gladstone & Northerly, Silverton Northern |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Railroads -- Colorado -- San Juan County |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62664 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62664-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 490 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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