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hank

May 14, 2021 09:15AM

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davidtltc Wrote:
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> Wow 500 years old, amazing that the railroad
> didn't cut it down during construction of the
> right of way.

But that would have cost money! all of the Colorado 3' gauge RR's were rumored at the time to go around large trees and boulders rather than go to the expense of removing them. They certainly didn't cut down ones they didn't need too!

Hank

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Great information everyone thanks for the in site.	davidtltc	May 13, 2021 07:58PM
too expensive?	hank	May 14, 2021 09:15AM
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