Cinders & smoke : a mile by mile guide for the
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
by Doris B. Osterwald
- 168 pages 7th ed. edition
Western Guideways; ISBN: 0931788951
Amazon.com Sales Rank: 376,354
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The publisher, Western Guideways, Ltd., January 29, 1999
First in a series of Mile by Mile Guides by Osterwald
First published in 1965, this guide for one of Colorados spectacular tourist
railroads continues to be a best seller. The latest edition has detailed maps in color
that are keyed to mileposts along the track. Scenic highlights, points of interest,
history, geology, mining and natural features are described for the entire trip. The book
captures the wild and scenic spirit of railroading in the San Juan Mountains of
southwestern Colorado. Many old historic photographs along with new color photos document
this famous railroad. Much detailed information is also included about the locomotives,
cars, maintenance and changes in ownership through the years. .
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