![]() The train stops less than 100 yards from the base of the ski lifts of Winter Park Resort.Ī little over two hours - approximately the same time as by car from central Denver to Winter Park Resort via Berthoud pass. ![]() It is the highest railroad tunnel in the United States and passes under the Continental Divide. The route climbs about 4,000 feet and passes through 28 tunnels before reaching the final mountain underpass, the 6.2 mile long Moffat Tunnel. Transports 750 passengers, the largest capacity of any scheduled passenger train in the U.S.įrom Denver’s Union Station, the 56 mile route heads west through northwest suburban Denver and then generally parallel to South Boulder Creek, past Pinecliffe and Rollinsville. ![]() The last trip was March 29, 2009.ġ4 passenger cars (eight coach class, one presentation class, three club car class, two cafe lounge cars). Begun in 1940, the Ski Train has a history of over 69 years of regular, scheduled trips to Winter Park Resort. DENVERS RAILROADS by Kenton Forrest & Charles Albi revised edition The Story Of Union Station and the Railroads of Denver 272 pages -over 300 photos 20 detailed maps 7 color plates. ![]()
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