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Y TA·D E SEE·WAY THRU THE OCKIES SCENIC LINE OF THE 0 LD ER R NDE ES . ER AIL DAD DE VE 10 G DE ESTERN R IL 0 0 Pikes Peak Nature's marvels are complemented by man-made attractions in this popular recreation land centered around Colorado Springs. Famous Pikes Peak (easily ascended via a unique cog railway or paved highway) . Garden of the Gods ... Will Rogers Shrine ... Cheyenne Mountain Zoo . Seven Falls ... The Cave of the Winds- are but a few of the points of interest. Modern accommodations with swimming pools, Rio Grande's golf courses-and even ice-skating Vista-Dome Royal Gorge (which includes a section provide for your every comfort. of the Denver Zephyr for direct Chicago service from Colorado Springs) and the Vista-Dome Colorado Eagle link the area with the east, southeast and west. .. center of Colorado's mountain wonderland, provides year-around recreational activity to suit almost every demand. Fishing, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, swimming and skiing are yours to enjoy in the areas surrounding Glenwood Springs, Aspen and Grand Junction in season. Sightseeing is a major activity for all; the spectacular scenery of this region inspired the idea of a Vista-Dome railroad car. Western Colorado Your choice of excellent accommodations is served by the Vista-Dome for stop-over visits. California Zephyr, • The Vista-Dome Royal Gorge, The Prospector, The Mountaineer. - Hagerman Peak l You'll want to schedule plenty of stopover time in this "Center of Scenic America" J A tour of historic Salt Lake City, Capital of Utah, is an inspiring experience. You retrace the steps of Brigham Young and his band of Mormon followers who truly " . made the desert blossom as a rose!" Mormon Temple, Mormon Tabernacle, the Seagull Monument, the "This is the Place!" Monument in Emigration Canyon, Rio Grande 's ~~e.<P.!"'l!!~c- the State Capitol, and beautiful residential areas Yista·Dome California Zephyr, Vista-Dome Royal Gorge, provide many interesting and enjoyable hours and the Prospector ..."This is the Place" for a long stopover. serve Utah via the main line thru the Rockies. There's much to see and do in a state noted for the wide variety of its attractions. A minimum "points of interest" listing includes : Timpanogos Cave National Monument ... Alta and Brighton Ski Areas ... Utah Copper Mine .. Temple Square ... beautiful beaches along the Great Salt Lake. There's recreational activity of every type and accommodations to fit every requirement. From sail-boating on beautiful blue lakes to a tour of the huge open pit copper mine, you' Ll find Utah· truly unique and wonderfully worthwhile. Open-pit Copper Mine, Bingham, Utah Temple Square Salt Lake City, Utah Mt. Timpanogos Across Utah Lake Royal Gorge From its very beginning, in 1870, Rio Grande's designation as "The Scenic Line of the World" has remained unchallenged. You'll know why when you travel over this Vista-Dome SEE-WAY thru the Rockies. On the Royal Gorge route you'll marvel at the might of Nature and the skill of man in the I ,053 foot deep Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River . you'll view Mt. Elbert and Mt. Harvard, second and third highest peaks in the country ... you'll cross the Continental Divide over Tennessee Pass, 10,221 feet above sea level the highest point on any standard guage main line railroad in the world. On the Moffat Tunnel Route you'll get a first-hand view of ever changing scenic splendor . .. and you'll cross the Continental Divide 4,021 feet under the crest of James Peak, 9,239 feet above sea level in the center of the 6.2 mile long Moffat Tunnel. The Royal Gorge and Moffat Tunnel Routes merge at Dotsero, and follow the easy water level grade along the Colorado River through the very heart of the Colorado-Utah Rockies. From start to finish , your trip on the Rio Grande is one you'll treasure! You have your choice of Vista-Dome streamliners scheduled for daylight sightseeing or comfortable overnight speedsters on your Rio Gratlde trip. The Silverton . .. include America's last regularly scheduled narrow gauge train, The Silverton, operating daily during the summer season between Durango and Silverton ; The Ski Train, every Saturday and Sunday of the winter sports season between Denver and Winter Park ; Summer Picnic Excursion Trains to the heart of the Rockies; Rodeo Specials and other excursions. In fact, a train for every major event! You can even charter a coach or a whole special train for your own church, club or convention group! The Ski Train - V.~1>-i~ :X: I<( ~10 ::J""0 IU I I ~..::,~ I ~-- _ -- _ -- _ -- _ -- _;urang__o - --- - -<#--------- I ~ I to Ft. Worth, ~'t' DallasL, _____, Houston _ ' DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD I OFFICES ALAMOSA, CoLO., Rio Grande Depot, Phone 210 ATLANTA 3, GA., 1521 Healey Bldg., 57 Forsyth St. N.W., JAckson 4-4831 BOISE. IDAHO, 215 North 8th Street. Phone 2-1722 SOSTON 16, MASS., 411 Little Bldg., . 80 Boylston St., Uberty 2-9891 CHICAGO 3, ILL, Suite 2321 Bankers Bldg., I 05 West Adams St., RAndolph 6-7445 CINCINNATI 2, OHIO, 1431 Enquirer Bldg., 617 VjneSt., PArkway 1-3212 CLEVELAND 13, OHIO, 509 Terminal Tower Bldg., 50 Public Square, CHerry 1-7386 CoLORADO SPRINGS, COLO., Rio Grande Passenger Depot, MElrose 4-4857 FAMILY FARE PLAN ..• Start your trip any day except CRAIG, CoLO., Rio Grande Depot, Phone 340 Frida-y, Saturday or Sunday. One parent pays full DALLAS I, TEXAS, 411 Southland Life Bldg., 1416 Commerce St., RIverside 2-6322 one-way fare, other parent and children 12 thru 21 pay DENVER 17, CoLO., Rio Grande Bldg., 1531 Stout St., AComa 2-5533 one-half one-way fare; children 5 thru 11 pay one-fourth DETROIT 2, MICH., 5-157 General Motors Bldg., 3044 West Grand Blvd., TRinity 5-3025 one-way fare; children under 5 ride free! EuGENE, OREGON-230 Ardel Offices 33 Tenth Avenue East, Diamond 5-8535 FRESNO 21, CAL., 207 T. W. Patterson Bldg., 2014 Tulare St., AMherst 4-3290 GRAND JuNCTION, CoLo., Rio Grande Depot CHapel 3-2550 RAIL-AUTO PLAN •.. provides a new car for your KANSAS CITY 5, Mo., 602 Board of Trade Bldg., 127 West I Oth St., VIctor 2-5520 use at stopovers and at destination. Los ANGELES 14, CAL., 841 Pacific Mutual Bldg., 523 West 6th St., MAdison 9-2156 Your Rio Grande agent will give you complete MEDFORD, ORE., 108 0 . L. Davis Bldg., 34 North Central Ave., Phone 3-3116 information and make all arrangements MINNEAPOUS 2, MINN., 360 Rand Tower, for you in advance. 527 Marquette Ave., FEderal 3-7888 NEw YORK 36, N.Y., Room 220, 500 Fifth Ave., CHickering 4-7515 OAKLAND 12, CAL., 514 First Western Bank Bldg. 14th and Broadway, GLencourt 1-4925 OGDEN, UTAH, Rio Grande Depot, 130 24th Street, Phone 3-3325 STOPOVER PRIVILEGES •.• are permitted at any OMAHA 2, NEBR., 512 Grain Exchange Bldg., 19th & Harney, JAckso., 5100 point en route where trains are scheduled PmLADELPHLA 7, PA., 1535 Philadelphia Savings to stop within limit of ticket. Fund Bldg., 12 South 12th St., WAlnut 2-2323 PITTSBURGH 22, PA., 823 Oliver Bldg., Mellon Square, ATlantic 1-4242 PORTLAND 4, ORE., 417 Pacific Bldg., 520 S. W. Yamhill St., CApitol 3-6104 PROVO, UTAH, Rio Grande Depot, FRanklin 3-6900 • RAIL TRAVEL CREDIT PLAN .•• Rio Grande PUEBLO, CoLO., Room 12, Union Depot, Lincoln 4-7030 honors Rail Travel Credit Cards, providing the RENO, NEv., 98 Sunnyside Drive, FAirview 2-1373 extra convenience of "charge account" travel. SACRAMENTO I 4, CAL, 926 Forum Bldg., I 107 Ninth St., Gilbert 8-4432 Make application for credit at your Rio Grande office. ST. Lorns 3, Mo., Suite 1010, 1218 Olive St., GArfield 1-3670 FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ..• Check up to SALT LAKE CITY II, UTAH, Hotel Utah, South Temple and Main, DAvis 2-5741 150 pounds free on each adult ticket ... SAN FRANCISCO 5, CAL., 291 Monadnock Bldg., 681 Market St., GArfield 1-2688 75 pounds free on each child's half-fare ticket. SEATTLE I, WASH., 503 White-Henry-Stuart Bldg., 4th and University, ELliott 8482 WASHINGTON 5, D.C., 535 Shoreham Bldg., 15th and H Sts. N.W., EXecutive 3-0373 For complete information, call or visit the Rio Grande agent in your area; or write H. F. ENO, Passenger Traffic Manager, Box 5482, Denver 17, Colorado. YE E E R I l AD .