What year did C&S start operating on the Joint Line between Denver and Pueblo? What year was the original line between those two cities actually abandoned? Was the line in operation at the time in th
The original Joint Operating Agreement with the Santa Fe took effect on August 1, 1899 and thereafter there was only local service on the C&S "Old Line." But it was abandoned in segments, with servic
The original Joint Operating Agreement with the Santa Fe took effect on August 1, 1899 and thereafter there was only local service on the C&S "Old Line." But it was abandoned in segments, with servi
I grew up quite near the line in South Denver, too, and for a number of years spent my summer weekdays watching and riding the line with a crew that was very kind to a young boy interested in trains.
Just to be complete - the Santa Fe was the reason the D&RG bought SG equipment. The D&RG had a line from Denver to Colo. Springs (3'), and the Santa Fe wanted to get into Denver. The D&RG laid a thir