This is a vintage collectible train postcard featuring the Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) Railroad. The front of the postcard displays an image titled "15757. D. & R. G. W. Train Stopping at the Hanging Bridge, Royal Gorge, Colorado," depicting a train navigating the dramatic Royal Gorge with its towering rock walls and the Arkansas River.
The reverse side provides a detailed description under the heading "GOING THROUGH THE ROYAL GORGE," noting that the Royal Gorge is a "stupendous cleft in the front range of the Rockies through which rushes the turbulent Arkansas River." It further describes how "This chasm is utilized by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad to the delight of all who pass this way. The walls of the canon are perpendicular in places and rise to a height of nearly three thousand feet above the track." This postcard offers a glimpse into early 20th-century railroad travel and the natural beauty of Colorado, making it a valuable piece for collectors of railroadiana, Colorado memorabilia, and vintage train photographs.
Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: Unbranded (features Denver & Rio Grande Railroad) Item Type: Postcard / Collectible Train Photo Era/Style: Vintage (Post Card style) Material: Paper Theme: Railroadiana, Trains, Royal Gorge, Colorado, Hanging Bridge, D&RGW Specifics: "15757. D. & R. G. W. Train Stopping at the Hanging Bridge, Royal Gorge, Colorado" Features: Descriptive text on reverse about the Royal Gorge and D&RGW operations Included Components: 1 Postcard as pictured Country of Origin: Not specified on item
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