View of the remains of the Corkscrew Gulch turntable on the abandoned Silverton Railroad near Ironton in Ouray County, Colorado. Shows railroad ties, rails, and remnants of iron and wood. The turntable is near the edge of a steep slope. Trees and probably a road cut are in the valley.
Description
1 negative ; 7 x 11 cm. (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
Silverton Railroad Company--1950-1960; Corkscrew Gulch (Colo.)--1950-1960; Ouray County (Colo.)--1950-1960; San Juan Mountains (Colo. and N.M.)--1950-1960; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Ouray County--1950-1960; Railroad ties--Colorado--Ouray County--1950-1960; Ruins--Colorado--Ouray County--1950-1960; Turntables (Railroads)--Colorado--Ouray County--1950-1960.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Robert W. Richardson.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700401984
Notes
Formerly RG 2639.2; Title and "Corkscrew Gulch turntable near Ironton, Colo." penciled on negative envelope.; R7004019849
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