Riding the Georgetown Devil
Oct 1, 2021 10:47:28 #
The Georgetown Loop, an early attempt to handle Mining and Tourism, A 3 foot narrow gauge railroad ride through spectacular scenery, and something of an engineering marvel. https://georgetown-colorado.org/georgetown-loop-railroad/ . The Locomotive pulls one way and pushes back. Highly recommend it if you travel somewhere near. DF with AF S 24-120 1:4 G ED and D3 with 24-85 1:3.5 4.5 G ED
Oct 1, 2021 10:51:56 #
I've ridden trains most of my life. Free pass. My dad worked for the railroad for 46 year. Last train ride was from Tn to Ontario. I do love trains. Fantastic shots!
Oct 1, 2021 10:55:57 #
Oct 1, 2021 11:03:45 #
Horseart wrote:
I've ridden trains most of my life. Free pass. My dad worked for the railroad for 46 year. Last train ride was from Tn to Ontario. I do love trains. Fantastic shots!
Thank you! What a wonderful opportunity you have had to travel by train.
Oct 1, 2021 11:04:12 #
Oct 1, 2021 11:39:37 #
Most interesting series, and an engineering marvel for sure! The narrow-gauge RR's were often the only way to access the mining sites and were quite an adventure to ride!
Oct 1, 2021 11:51:56 #
Oct 1, 2021 11:57:16 #
Very appealing series. I've always liked trains and have some great memories of trips on them. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 1, 2021 11:58:59 #
I used to go to George Town at least 3 times every summer before the pandemic. The loop is an amazing sample of engineering allowing train to climb the mountain with heavy loads. Guanella Pass is also great leaf peeping in the fall.
Oct 1, 2021 12:37:47 #
tommystrat wrote:
Most interesting series, and an engineering marvel for sure! The narrow-gauge RR's were often the only way to access the mining sites and were quite an adventure to ride!
They have it calmed down, but an excellent ride!
Oct 1, 2021 12:40:01 #
Hereford wrote:
Fantastic scenic shots. I need to put this on my bucket list.
Thanks very much! If you get the chance to go, leave time for a visit to Idaho Springs. Quaint, well kept little town, good food, interesting waterfall. I didn't have time for more than a few snaps & lunch. Next time!
Oct 1, 2021 12:40:29 #
vicksart wrote:
Very appealing series. I've always liked trains and have some great memories of trips on them. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for looking & commenting!
Oct 1, 2021 12:42:26 #
alltoptom wrote:
I used to go to George Town at least 3 times every summer before the pandemic. The loop is an amazing sample of engineering allowing train to climb the mountain with heavy loads. Guanella Pass is also great leaf peeping in the fall.
Seemed pretty normal when we were there, few masks and plenty of folks for a week day. I lucked out with weather and leaves.
Oct 1, 2021 13:44:21 #
Beautiful tour, QD. We have been to Idaho Springs several times on our way to ski, but we have never stopped in Georgetown. I will put it on my "to do" list.
Oct 1, 2021 13:47:13 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful tour, QD. We have been to Idaho Springs several times on our way to ski, but we have never stopped in Georgetown. I will put it on my "to do" list.
Thanks! I'd certainly recommend it as an excellent little adventure and photo stop.
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