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sheepdog
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As of 6/28, the east side roadbed to Needles Eye Tunnel on Rollins Pass (Colorado) had a good amount of snow still on it, preventing access to it...

This view shows Yankee Doodle Lake and Needles Eye Tunnel (top left)



Yankee Doodle Lake



Needles Eye Tunnel (as seen from yankee doodle lake)



Spikes can still be found



Enjoy!

Sheepdog
 
Posts: 41 | Location: Denver, CO USA | Registered:: November 10, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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If I understand correctly, this waqs the D&SL right of way until construction of the Moffatt Tunnel, around 1930 . . . is that right?


Tom
Still loyal to the home road.
 
Posts: 817 | Location: Amarillo, Texas | Registered:: January 15, 2005Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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awesome! I'm always amazed whenever I read about how trains and men used to struggle over that pass. It's just amazing. And these photos add something of the mystique. You could probably do a novel or a movie just on Rollins Pass. It is simply dramatic.
 
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