History of the Railroads in New Mexico by Vernon Glover; Charles Eddy- Alamogordo to Sacramento MtR RR (for lumber but becomes for tourists) Lodge at Cloudcroft. El Paso and Southwestern- Aranch to Dawson, owned by Phelps- Dodge- old cans went to Mexico. Short line- Estancia Valley- a wet cycle in the valley- farming. Santa Fe Central- 1903 portion through Tijeras Canon- Frost Rd, head E- Sandia Knowlls, grade still visible in town of Hagen- NW of Golden. 1907-ish Estancia Valley farming declined. New Mexico Central- RR to Willard. Santa Fe Northwestern- to haul logs out of the Jemez. 1921-22 Started in Bernalillo. San Isidro to Gilmae "The Guadelupe Boy" large rocks- Gilman Zumel up to Porter. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, February 19, 1970
Item — Box: 1
Dates
- February 19, 1970
Conditions Governing Access
None
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library Repository
Contact:
Special Collections Library
The Public Library, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County
423 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque NM 87102 USA
505.848.1376
specialcollections@cabq.gov
Special Collections Library
The Public Library, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County
423 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque NM 87102 USA
505.848.1376
specialcollections@cabq.gov