Format:
Book
Title:
Cinders & smoke : a mile by mile guide for the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge trip / by Doris B. Osterwald.
Author:
Osterwald, Doris B., author.
Call Number:
C385.5209788 O85ci6 1989
Edition:
Sixth edition.
Publisher, Date:
Lakewood, Colorado : Western Guideways, Ltd., [1989]
©1989
Description:
152 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm
Summary:
A guidebook describing scenic viewpoints, plants, wildlife, geology, and history along the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Contains details about the train cars, engines, and track. Includes photographs and maps.
Subjects:
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Narrow gauge railroads -- Colorado.
La Plata County (Colo.) -- Guidebooks.
San Juan County (Colo.) -- Guidebooks.
Genre:
Guidebooks.
Other Title:
Cinders and smoke
Mile by mile guide for the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge trip
Guide for the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge trip
Durango to Silverton narrow gauge trip
Contents:
Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Introduction -- Mile by mile guide -- Historical notes -- For the geologist -- For the naturalist -- For the railroader -- Railroad memorabilia -- Centennial celebrations -- The restoration of Engine 480 -- Tragedy strikes the narrow gauge -- Back on track -- References -- Equipment roster -- Whistle signals.
ISBN:
0931788013
9780931788017