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[First Union Pacific passenger train leaves Ft. Collins]

This photograph depicts one of the most eventful days in the history of Fort Collins, Colorado. The date is July 15, 1911 and the time is 7:20 am as the Union Pacific's first passenger train departs from the city. Observe the beautiful old-time steam locomotive, an American, type 4-4-0 locomotive, heading a consist of handcrafted wooden cars, having underbody truss rods and open platforms.

Date: July 15, 1911

Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

E.L. Biggerstaff "The Rambler"

Photograph from The Manitou & Pike's Peak Railway Tour. Four men are shown seated inside of a vehicle on top of rugged terrain.

Date: 1913

Creator: Hiestand, J.G.

Partner: Childress County Heritage Museum

[Open-top Observation Car of the "Scenic Limited"]

Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's open-top observation car attached to the "Scenic Limited" train No. 5, westbound, at the Hanging Bridge in the Royal Gorge, Colorado around 1912.

Date: 1912~