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Dave Peterson

August 28, 2020 09:40PM

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Most of the La Veta Pass route can be driven including the summit where you can see the depot and the location of the turntable. No tunnels, but some scenic vistas. This was the first serious mountain railroading the D&RG encountered. Worth a drive...

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D&RG La Veta Pass route.	I_love_D&RG	August 28, 2020 08:50PM
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Re: D&RG La Veta Pass route.	Dave Peterson	August 28, 2020 09:40PM
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