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How long ago was the Rio Grande railroad operating?

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The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad was a legendary western "fallen flag" which battled the Rocky Mountains through Colorado and Utah. ... read more

The Rio Grande operated from 1870–1988. It's operations were in Colorado, Utah, and for a brief period, New Mexico. It started as narrow gauge trains because of the rugged terrain. read more

At its peak mileage in 1917, the Rio Grande was operating nearly 6,000 miles of track. Founded by Gen. William J. Palmer, a Union veteran of the Civil War, the Rio Grande started building a narrow gauge line south from Denver in 1871 toward Mexico. read more

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