1965

April 1965, s0_038
GDRP comment: The Great Divide yard; G&D Headquarters and passenger depot are taking shape in the rear. The cut-off track to Gorre enters the tunnel on the…
June 1965, s2_004
From the slide set description: Andrews with its passenger shelter and yet to be finished trackage. 6-65 (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s2_007
From the slide set description: 4-6-2 #50 with a fast passenger train along Squawbottom Creek in June of 1965. (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s2_009
From the slide set description: Downtown Great Divide near the Austin Street Station (R). The lone trolley of the Cooper Electric Railway makes its way up the…
June 1965, s2_012
From the slide set description: Shay #7 has just cleared the tunnel at Devil’s Post Pile as it heads for Gorre (R). 6-65 (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s2_021
From the slide set description: The G&D’s lone oil producer below Angel’s Camp. 6-65 (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s2_026
From the slide set description: The area around Andrews in the beginning. Squawbottom Creek still lacks water. GDRP comment: The heater that led to the demise…
June 1965, s2_027
From the slide set description: Squawbottom Creek in June of 1965. This area will soon be transformed into a very realistic logging scene. See slide #29 of G&D…
June 1965, s2_028
From the slide set description: The gent on the left snapping his suspenders has a swipe of the late Abe Lincoln in him as he relaxes under a bridge at Great…
June 1965, s2_037
From the slide set description: The Great Divide yard and passenger station. Note the clever use of a mirror to enlarge the yard. 6-65 (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_039
GDRP comment: Passenger train at Squawbottom. The creek is dry but the small rock slide was to retain water when flowing. DG&H abutment (never used) at top…
June 1965, s0_040
GDRP comment: A more distant view of slide "s0_039". The creek is running today! (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_041
GDRP comment: View toward Sowbelly. The DG&H bridge below the oil tanks and end of track coming out of Gorre is in the center. Is that Emma working near the…
June 1965, s0_042
GDRP comment: The tall bridge at Sims Loop, actually near the lowest point on the entire railroad. (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_043
GDRP comment: John’s award winning enginehouse at Gorre with the adjacent ash pit. The Helengon Gap high bridge is on the left. (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_044
GDRP comment: Looking up Giant Canyon to Sims Loop. Compare to slide "s0_045". (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_045
GDRP comment: Another exposure of slide "s0_044" (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_046
GDRP comment: Coming up the 4 percent grade from Sims Loop and about to cross Rjeldgaard Falls bridge en route to Gorre. (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_047
GDRP comment: Another exposure of slide "s0_046". (hi-res raw version)
June 1965, s0_048
GDRP comment: Wow, it’s getting pretty close – we better jump! (hi-res raw version)