GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD

SILVER PLUME, CO

The Georgetown Loop Railroad is a historic 3-foot narrow gauge railroad located in Silver Plume, Colorado. The railway was originally built in 1877, and it was part of the Colorado Central Railroad. The railway was built to connect Georgetown and Silver Plume, two small mining towns in the Rocky Mountains. The railway was built to transport ore from the mines to the markets in Denver.

The railway is most famous for its horseshoe-shaped loop, which was built to gain elevation quickly. The loop is constructed on a curved trestle bridge, which is 80 feet high and spans 645 feet long. The railway includes a number of other bridges and trestles, which offer unique views of the surrounding mountains.

Today, the Georgetown Loop Railroad is a tourist attraction. The railway offers a variety of excursions, including a 45-minute train ride that takes passengers through the loop and other scenic mountain routes. The railway also offers special events, such as sunset rides and murder mystery dinners.

The Georgetown Loop Railroad is a National Historic Landmark, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The railway is a popular tourist attraction, and it is one of the best ways to experience the history and natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains.

GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SILVER PLUME CO. US MID #8400800087

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD
100 MOUNTAIN ST
SILVER PLUME
CO
80476

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