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Earl

August 01, 2018 02:11PM

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The Silverton Mixed stopped being a year round operation in 1953 when the mine in Silverton closed, ending the need for regular freight service.

The Shenandoah-Dives Mine closed on Feb 28. The last run of the weekly winter-time mixed train was on March 29, 1953.

Info from Colorado Rail Annual #21 - Narrow Gauge News.

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