Re: Rio Grande construction

The initial question was, "Was the ROW making up the C&TS built to narrow or standard gauge standards?"

I believe the answer is narrow gauge. The D&RG did not start out with the intention of converting to standard gauge. Nor did the CC or DSP&P in that era. That came about in the 1890's and was driven by the Colorado Midland (which built SG into Leadville/Aspen) and the cost of trans-loading between the gauges.

When the D&RG built the line to Durango/Silverton, 3' was standard gauge in the Rockies. In fact, Palmer planned to build 3' all the way to Mexico.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/11/2018 07:40AM by Jason Rose.