Re: Colorado Midland and Midland Terminal Railroads

Ed Stabler Wrote:
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> Jason, those are at Bull Hill. The MT's main
> classification yard was there and all outbound
> freights for Colorado Springs originated there.
> The original Bull Hill depot is now the depot for
> the CC&Vng in Cripple Creek. It was moved over
> there in the summer of 1968. -- Ed


Thanks, Ed.

Hard to believe that was a classification yard at one time. From what I remember of the topology, it was very hilly with little level ground. Must've been quite a challenge.

Jason Rose
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