Engine #9, High Line Railroad Park - Breckenridge, CO, USA - Locomotives on Waymarking.com

"Engine #9, built by Cooke Locomotive Works, was one of a pioneering set of locomotives that used narrow-gauge rail to navigate the high, dangerous mountain terrain of Colorado. It operated on the Denver to Leadville "High Line" railroad from 1884 to 1937, pulling freight and passenger cars for 53 years. Due to the efforts of the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, on December 14, 2010, Engine #9 was delivered to Breckenridge to take up residence in its new shelter at the Rotary Snowplow Park next to the Ice Rink on Boreas Pass Road. " (from (visit link) )

"Train lovers will delight in Engine No. 9, one of the few remaining narrow gauge locomotives that once braved the treacherous mountain passes. Located near the original track into Breckenridge from Boreas Pass, the park also has a huge rotary snowplow used to clear snowdrifts from the tracks, a replica C&S caboose and flatcar, and a new playground. 189 Boreas Pass Road. Free, $5 suggested donation. For information www.breckheritage.com or call 970-453-9767 x2." (from (visit link) )

There is a video at (visit link) that shows the installation of the locomotive and gives both a history of the engine and the railroad in this area.

A video about the history of the locomotive may be found at (visit link) .

Locomotive Type: (required): Steam Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Free, but suggest a $5 donation to pay for maintenance of the park and exhibits. How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed. If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

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