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Georgetown Loop Railroad

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The railroad is situated near I-70, with Silver Plume Depot sitting adjacent to the eastbound on-ramp. Just east of Silver Plume on I-70 there is a parking area named Georgetown Loop Overlook providing scenic views to motorists. The Clear Creek Greenway Trail access road connects Silver Plume Depot,
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In 2009, the Colorado Historical Society decided to terminate the contract with Railstar and award the remaining time to a new operator, run by a local Georgetown businessman. He founded a new company to handle the operations called Historic Rail Adventures LLC, which still operates the Georgetown
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investigation, and unreliable equipment that would often break down and leave the railroad closed for days at a time during peak tourist season. At its lowest point, annual Loop ridership under Railstar fell from 130,000 riders per year to 51,000 riders per year. This left both local businesses and
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The Loop operated continuously for 30 years from its rebuilding date until 2004, when contract negotiations between the Colorado Historical Society and the Loop's operator — Georgetown Loop Railroad, Inc. — broke down. GLR rejected new contract demands and CHS began seeking out new bids, eventually
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gained traction in the 1970s, and construction of new track along the old grade began in 1973 with track and ties donated by the Union Pacific Railroad. A new high bridge was also built to the same specifications as the original. Modern development had cut off the route to the old depot in downtown
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steam locomotive #9 to operation on the Loop. The restoration was successful, but Railstar managed the operation of the small locomotive so poorly (mainly by forcing it to pull longer and heavier trains than it was designed for) that they severely damaged the locomotive and rendered it inoperable
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in Silver Plume, by which tourists could continue onward to the summit of Mount McClellan. Prior to 1916, the Argentine Central also served several large silver mines on the east side of
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Loop today. Operations and public relations under HRA have improved greatly, including the return of three operational steam engines and increased reliability and ridership.
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The 3-mile (4.8 km) restored segment, opened on March 10, 1984, is at the upper end of the historic Colorado Central main line up Clear Creek Canyon west of
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The line was dismantled in 1939, but was restored in the 1980s to operate during summer months as a tourist railroad, carrying passengers using historic
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A particular incident that helped shape the unfavorable perception of the Railstar operation occurred in 2006, when an attempt was made to restore
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In 1959, the centennial year of the discovery of gold in Georgetown, the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park was formed by the
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for storage. The Loop endured hardship after the Railstar takeover, including a lack of steam locomotives, derailments that resulted in
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rewarding Railstar, Inc. with a 10-year management contract. GLR owned all original equipment in used and relocated it all to the
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Georgetown Loop Overlook, and the Devil's Gate Station near Georgetown. This trail is accessible to bicyclists and hikers.
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Georgetown, so the new track terminated just below the Loop at Devil's Gate (about 3/4 miles southwest of the city).
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The Georgetown Loop Railroad was one of Colorado's first visitor attractions. This spectacular stretch of
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of up to 4%, and four bridges across Clear Creek, including the massive Devil's Gate High Bridge.
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after less than one summer season. This resulted in #9 being sent back to static display.
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The Georgetown, Breckenridge, and Leadville Railroad had been formed in 1881 under the
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Train crossing the new High Bridge of the Georgetown Loop in 2002. Engine is a
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Clear Creek County, Colorado
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took over the line and operated it for passengers and freight until 1938.
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railroad enthusiasts very displeased with the state of the railroad.
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National Register of Historic Places in Clear Creek County, Colorado
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lie 2 miles (3.2 km) apart in the steep, narrow canyon of
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Between 1906 and 1918, the Georgetown Loop connected with the
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Railway lines on the National Register of Historic Places
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The train ride includes an optional walking tour of the
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constructed in the 1870s and 1880s, in the wake of the
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Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park
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Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park
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Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park

Georgetown, Colorado
Silver Plume, Colorado
3 ft
Reporting mark
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Georgetown Loop Railroad is located in Colorado
Georgetown Loop Railroad is located in the United States
Silver Plume, Colorado
70000909

Shay locomotive
3 ft
narrow gauge
United States heritage railroad
Rocky Mountains
Clear Creek County
Interstate 70 in Colorado
Georgetown
Silver Plume
trestles
cuts
fills
Georgetown, Breckenridge and Leadville Railway
Georgetown
Silver Plume
Clear Creek
Denver

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