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Gilpin Gold Tram
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Location Of The Gilpin Caboose Photo
In this post I hiked the MillSite trail and attempted to find the location of the Gilpin caboose…
A Brief History Of The Gilpin Gold Tram
This post provides a brief history of the Gilpin Gold Tram. Why The Gilpin Gold Tram Was Built…
What Scale And Gauge For Modeling Two Foot Gauge Railways.
How do you decide what scale and gauge to use for modeling two foot gauge railways? This article…
Gilpin Gold Tram Reference Material
This post is continuously updated with useful links, reference material, and maps related to the Gilpin Gold Tram.…
Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park
This post describes the Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park in Black Hawk Colorado. This park provides…
Hike Up Chase Gulch
This post describes how to hike up Chase Gulch in Black Hawk Colorado to reach the Gilpin Gold…
Gilpin Gold Tram Hike – From Central City To Castle Rock
This post illustrates the Gilpin Gold Tram right of way from the old Central City dump to Castle…
Gilpin Gold Tram Hike – Maryland Mountain to Castle Rock
This post illustrates the Gilpin Gold Tram hike that follows the right of way south of the engine…
Gilpin Gold Tram – Millsite Trail
This post illustrates the Gilpin Gold Tram right of way north of the engine house to Wheeler Mill and Fullerton Mill using the Millsite Trail. You can hike this route easily starting from the Hidden Treasure Trailhead and the Millsite Trail
Harp Switch Stand
The Harp Switch Stand is the device used to “bend the iron” or move the rails on a…