The San Juan Extension
Phantom Curve, Colorado
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Phantom Curve is located at MP 312.3, just over 6 miles east of Osier. It's name is derived from the ghosts, or "phantoms", reportedly seen here by D&RG train crews in the early years. The generally accepted theory is that the headlight of the locomotives reflected off of the unusual rock pillar formations creating some rather wild illusions. In recent years night-time excursions have reported seeing similar "phantoms". |
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Taken from CO-NM Express West with 484 in the lead. Oct 2006 |
RGS Motor 5 westbound July 2008 |
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It was no easy feat for a flatlander like me to attain this vantage point with all my camera gear! But it was worth it! July 2008 |
Stock Extra 315 West heads through the curve July 2008 |
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I'm diggin this shot |
RGS 5 heading west |
DRGW 315 heading westx |
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