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The Cripple Creek & Victor Railroad!

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Matthew Gustafson:
Does anyone know the history of this line and has a map of the remaing section of the railroad today! I would be glad to get any helpful Info!  ??? ::) :o 8) :D

Ira Schreiber:
It was built as an amusement train about 40 years ago. Go to their web site for the history. They have some interesting 2' steam engines, including a 2' Mallet.

James Patten:
There is a link to the CC&V from the WW&F website (the links page).

I visited railroad and the town of Cripple Creek when I was out in Colorado 8 years ago.  The town was basically an excuse for gambling casinos.  Not too different I suppose from 100 years ago when people gambled to find gold in the ground, now they gamble to find gold in a machine.

Mike Fox:

--- Quote from: James Patten on November 15, 2008, 07:34:09 PM ---  Not too different I suppose from 100 years ago when people gambled to find gold in the ground, now they gamble to find gold in a machine.

--- End quote ---
;D Now that is one phrase I like. I'll have to try to remember that one. But unfortunately I have a memory like Hoover Dam. Stuff comes in, lingers for a while, then flows out, with little chance of getting it back.

Dave Buczkowski:
Mike,
Not only do
I like James' phrase but yours on the Hoover Dam as well. I resemble that! Now if I could only remember it the next time I could use it...
Dave

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