The San Juan Extension
Rock Tunnel, Colorado
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Rock Tunnel (officially known as Toltec Tunnel #2) is one of only two tunnels on the entire Rio Grande Narrow Gauge system. Fortunately, along with Mud Tunnel, both survive today.
Located at MP 315.2, the tunnel is 366 feet long and was constructed in 1880 during the lines initial construction to Durango and Silverton. |
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| Tell-Tale on east side | Approaching Rock Tunnel from the East in October 2006 | ||
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| Heading West through Rock Tunnel in October 2006 | |||
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| RGS Motor 5 in July 2008 | DRGW 315 in July 2008 | ||
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| West side of tunnel | View west towards Chama | Toltec Gorge viewed from track bed | |
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| President Garfield Monument | Tell-Tale on west end | ||