Raton Tunnel, The Highest Point on the Santa Fe

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Stock #: 455824

Type: Postcard

Era: Divided Back

City: Raton

State: New Mexico (NM)

County: Colfax

Publisher: Fred Harvey

Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Altitude 7,622 feet. The tunnel at Raton Pass is fifteen miles beyond Trinidad. The track follows the Old Santa Fe Trail, which is one of the oldest human pathways found on the continent. The grade up the pass is remarkably steep; two powerful mountain engines are required to haul the train on the upward climb. From the car window one may see an endless variety of mountain views. The Santa Fe has recently completed a second tunnel considerably below the original tunnel.

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FRED ARVEY RATON TUNNEL, the highest point on the Santa Fe. Altitude 7,622 feet. The tunnel at Raton Pass is 15 miles beyond Trinidad. The track follows the Old Santa Fe Trail, which is one of the oldest human pathways found on this continent. The grade up the pass is remarkably steep; two powerful mountain engines are re- quired to haul the train on the upward climb. From the car window one may see an endless variety of mountain views. The Santa Fe has recently completed a second tunnel consider- ably below the original tunnel. Address Only

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