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Georgetown Loop Railroad Leave from Silver Plume or Georgetown to ride behind a restored 1884 narrow gauge steam locomotive and explore an 1870's silver mine. On the six-mile round trip, the train passes over the famous Devil's Gate High Bridge. The railroad track for the bridge, which is 300 feet long and almost 100 feet above Clear Creek, forms a loop where the track crosses over itself. Because of its remarkable engineering and spectacular scenery, the "Loop" became a popular tourist attraction at the end of the nineteen century. Tourism and mining faltered during the early part of the twentieth century, and the tracks and the bridge were dismantled in 1939. In 1984 the Colorado Historical Society completed the reconstruction of the railroad and bridge -- 100 years after the original bridge was built. The train is part of the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining and Railroad Park, which also includes a number of historical buildings and mines. Foremost of these is the restored Lebanon Silver Mine and Mill Complex that can be visited as part of the train ride. Other buildings include the 1884 Silver Plume Depot and Railroad Yards and the 1874 Pohle House.
Location: Georgetown Visit Time: Train ride: One hour and ten minutes Mine Tour: One hour and twenty minutes (available only with train ride ticket) Season: Open Memorial Day to the first weekend in October; open weekends only after Labor Day Fee: Train ride: Adult, $16.50; Mine Tour: Adult, $8. Tickets may be purchased at both the Georgetown and Silver Plume stations. Visitor Information: (888)4-LOOP-RR (888-456-6777). Directions: From Denver, take I-70 west 45 miles to Georgetown exit 228 or Silver Plume exit 226. Follow signs to Georgetown Loop Railroad. Feature Article: |
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