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Donald Foster

February 10, 2008 06:43PM

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The first abandonment on the branch was the 2.5 mi. section between Romley & Hancock. This happened during 1915. The turntable was moved from Gunnison to Romley during that summer. Operations ceased on the remainder of the branch on October 3, 1924, and formally abandoned on October 11, 1924. Track was taken up in 1926, being completed on November 15.

I hope this helps.

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Donald Foster

Source: Colorado Rail Annual No. 12

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Abandonment of C&S Buena Vista-Hancock Branch?	Bill M.	February 10, 2008 12:00PM
Re: Abandonment of C&S Buena Vista-Hancock Branch?	Donald Foster	February 10, 2008 06:43PM
Re: Abandonment of C&S Buena Vista-Hancock Branch?	Jerry Day	February 10, 2008 06:50PM
Re: Abandonment of C&S Buena Vista-Hancock Branch?	Bill M.	February 11, 2008 07:44AM
Re: Abandonment of C&S Buena Vista-Hancock Branch?	hank	February 11, 2008 10:22AM

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