San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad

Bankruptcy Trustee to Auction a 155-mile Short-line Freight Railroad in Colorado’s San Luis Valley

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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The San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG) is a common carrier operating under the jurisdiction of the Federal Surface Transportation Board.

Key Points: 
  • The San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG) is a common carrier operating under the jurisdiction of the Federal Surface Transportation Board.
  • The SLRG owns and operates a 155-mile short line railroad serving the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado.
  • Originally constructed in 1878, the railroad traverses the geographically strategic La Veta Pass over the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range and connects the eastern plains of Colorado to the San Luis Valley.
  • The SLRGs east-west line extends from South Fork, CO eastward through the San Luis Valley and over the La Veta Pass to Walsenburg, CO.

Wine Train Colorado trips through end of the year and a Sunday Champagne Brunch is added

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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The newest attraction in Alamosa, Wine Train Colorado on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, has been bringing many new visitors to the valley all summer long from the Front Range, the Western Slopes and New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • The newest attraction in Alamosa, Wine Train Colorado on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, has been bringing many new visitors to the valley all summer long from the Front Range, the Western Slopes and New Mexico.
  • "When we first decided to have a Wine Train we didn't anticipate the draw this ride would have.
  • "After our great concert season we wanted to offer something new to riders on weekends with this Champagne Brunch train and an additional 12:30 pm departure of the Saturday Wine Train Colorado.
  • The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad departs from the Alamosa Train Depot at 610 State Ave, Alamosa, CO.
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