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The R.G.S. Story: Over the Bridges - Ridgway to Telluride
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2518598 in Books
- Published on: 1990-09
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
Customer Reviews
The RGS Story - an amazing series
As is true for all volumes in the RGS Story series (currently up to 8), this book is exceptional. It's a study of the Rio Grande Southern railroad, specifically the portion of the railroad between the northern terminal at Ridgway and the branch line to Telluride, both in southwestern Colorado.
Included are detailed descriptions and photos from the early days of the railroad, including the history, equipment and facilities the RGS created or purchased in the 1890s. There's a lot of detailed photos, drawings and track layouts of the engine and repair facilities at Ridgway, including the variations over the years. Then the books moves up the line, mile by mile, examining the route, bridges, towns, sidings, depots, etc all the way to Vance Junction and into Telluride. Telluride itself isn't covered much (that's Vol 2).
A must for any RGS fan, or anyone interested in the history of this part of the country during the 1890s - 1950s. As with every book in the series, this one includes many hundreds of photos, historical accounts, track plans, building and bridge drawings, and much more.
Great book, great series, BUT...
This publisher produces great book after great book- many are collectible.
However, they all come in a clear VINYL jacket. In time the jacket WILL get sticky, and if not discarded in time, WILL damage the book.
My recently acquired Vol.4 is already showing signs of this problem. I have been aware of this for a long time- I can't believe the publisher doesn't know about this by now.
