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Moffat Tunnel, West Portal, Winter Park Resort, Colorado
Code Number:
VRFV05P11_01
Title:
Moffat Tunnel, West Portal, Winter Park Resort, Colorado
This single track railroad runs directly under the Continental Divide. It is 80 km (50 miles) west of Denver, Colorado. The East Portal is about 16 km (10 miles) west of the town of Rollinsville, The West Portal is near the Winter Park Resort ski area.
Height: 7.3 meters (24 feet)
Width: 5.5 meters (18 feet)
Length: 10.0 km (6.2 miles)
Highest point: 2,816 meters (9,239 feet) above sea level
Construction: 1923
Finished: 1927
First train: 1928
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Moffat Tunnel, West Portal, Winter Park Resort, Colorado
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Code Number:
VRFV05P11_01
Title:
Moffat Tunnel, West Portal, Winter Park Resort, Colorado
This single track railroad runs directly under the Continental Divide. It is 80 km (50 miles) west of Denver, Colorado. The East Portal is about 16 km (10 miles) west of the town of Rollinsville, The West Portal is near the Winter Park Resort ski area.
Height: 7.3 meters (24 feet)
Width: 5.5 meters (18 feet)
Length: 10.0 km (6.2 miles)
Highest point: 2,816 meters (9,239 feet) above sea level
Construction: 1923
Finished: 1927
First train: 1928
Keywords:
Colorado, Scenic, USA, American, State, City, Moffat Tunnel, Rockies, Colorado, USA, Freight Train, Railroad, Commerce, Transportation, business, Track, rail, Transport, freightage, hauling, Rail Road, shipment, shipping, transit, Railroadiana, History, Archives, Railfan, Commercial-Shipping, Industry, Industrial
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