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| Title: | Scenic view of the Ophir Loop |
| Date/circa: | 1900/1930 | |
| Photographer: | Byers Photo (Montrose, Colo.) | |
| Subjects: | Railroads--Colorado--San Juan Mountains; San Juan Mountains (Colo. and N.M.) | |
| Notes: | The Rio Grande Southern Railroad traveled along this stunning section of track known as the Ophir Loop. It was a series of turns and trestles that allowed the train to make its way up this steep section. The Studio assigned this item # 5011G. | |
| Negative#: | 1570 |
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