View of a Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad standard gauge gondola car #71572 on railroad tracks beside the passenger depot in Ridgway (Ouray County), Colorado. Shows automobiles and a barrier to mark the end of the standard gauge track. The frame, cross gable, depot building has covered porches and a square, central tower. Railroad ties and a railroad crossing sign are nearby.
Date
1953 April 2
Notes
Formerly RG 2584.3; Title, descriptive information and "'end of standard gauge'" penciled on negative envelope.; R7004020191
Description
1 negative ; 7 x 11 cm. (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1950-1960.; Ridgway (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad crossing--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad freight cars--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.
Source
Robert W. Richardson.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
