Narrow Gauge Railroading


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More details... American Narrow Gauge Railroads
by George W. Hilton

Detailed encyclopedia like summary of most narrow gauge railroads in the U.S.. Short descriptions of each railroad. Covers the general topic in its entirety with photos and maps.



Denver & Rio Grande Area

More details... Ticket to Toltec
by Doris B. Osterwald

The famous mile by mile guide of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Includes detailed history, descriptions, maps, geology, photographs.



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Cinders & Smoke
by Doris B. Osterwald

The other famous mile by mile guide of the Durango & Siverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Includes detailed history, descriptions, maps, geology, photographs.



More details... Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Recollections
by John B. Norwood

Learn about the D&RG from an old time author that lived and worked there. Covers Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Many historic photos and maps. Many other details. Periods 1920 to 1960.



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The Rio Grande Southern II : An Ultimate Pictorial Study
by Richard L. Dorman

Wonderful photo book of one of the best loved narrow gauge railroads in the world. Maps, details.  Period 1900 to 1960.



More details... Durango : always a railroad town
by Richard L. Dorman

Great photo book of Durango, CO and the Denver & Rio Grande railroad from 1930 to 1960. Big B&W photos of the yard, rolling stock, structures, surrounding areas.



More details... Rainbow Route
by Robert Sloan

Fantastic historic presentation and photographic review of the railroads built by Otto Mears near Silverton, CO. Large high quality color and black & white photos on almost every page. Period 1880's to 1930's.