Railroads and railroad towns of new mexico wm clark on. Indians railroads travel dj 1947 southwest history albuquerque new mexico illus. In the vast expanse of territorial new mexico, railroads had a striking impact. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading new mexico interstate 10. New mexico, isolated until 1878 when the atchison, topeka, and santa fe railroad laid the first span of track in the territory. Nec future is the federal railroad administrations fra comprehensive plan for improving the northeast corridor nec from washington, d. Glover and zuni mountain railroads, cibola national forest, new mexico by vernon j. The subsequent history of new mexico railroads is one of persistent struggle, slow eclipse, and corporate consolidation. This trip offers the highlights of traveling up to the high altitude cumbres pass on the morning train out of chama, new mexico, with an earlier return time. It is a bound, 8 x 10 book about 190 pages long with hundreds of images, both historic and current. Glover this volume represents the second printing of this work originally published by the forest service of the united states department of agriculture. Stagecoaches, railroads, and ghost towns new mexico trails book 1 kindle edition by wedig, tony, wedig, lynette. According to steve glischinskis book, santa fe railway, in its quest to drive further westward, spearheaded by leader william barstow strong, it had pushed some 178 miles into new mexico by the end of 1879.
Railroads in new mexico history railroads in new mexico. Planning an unforgettable experience in new mexico is easy with the adventure guide. Railroads in ruidoso, new mexico railroads in ruidoso, nm. Search train prices and schedules to 10 destinations in new mexico. The riders may be from 2019 but the train takes you back to the late 1800s. Mexico railroad history through the historical society of new mexico. Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. Early railroad days in new mexico book by henry allen tice, early railroad days in new mexico, 1880 1965 by. Map of western colorado and new mexico showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, counties, mineral areas, roads, and railroads. From a bygone era of narrowgauge lines to todays amtrak service, this book covers both the short lines and the branches feeding to main lines of major railroad. From a bygone era of narrowgauge lines to todays amtrak service, this book covers both the short lines and the branches feeding to main lines of major railroad systems. Browse maps, pictures and histories of abandoned railroad lines in the state of new mexico.
Attractions near new mexico steam locomotive and railroad historical society. Nmc depot in santa fe still exists, fill for overpass at kennedy still exists and rw and small portion of old main line still exists behind the indian school for the deaf. Railroads and railroad towns in new mexico by ree sheck editor, compiled and revised by william clark compiled from articles previously published in new mexico magazine from 19641980. New mexico central railroad trains magazine trains news.
Many cities, among them carlsbad, raton, clovis, and gallup, were founded as railroad stops. From a bygone era of narrowgauge lines to todays amtrak service, this book covers both the short lines and the branches feeding to main lines of major. New mexico, isolated until 1878 when the atchison, topeka, and santa fe. Book your train and bus tickets today by choosing from over 30 u. When the railroad arrived from the north it immediately took up rapid transport of goods and passengers such as had previously come in along the santa fe trail, fueling a new prosperity and growth in the territory. Amtrak has the most connections to new mexico from outside of new mexico with regular routes from origins for you to choose from for your train trip to new mexico. Scenic train tours steam engine train rides albuquerque. Part of the images of america series, this book presents vintage images of the fred harvey facilities during the heyday of luxury train travel across the southwest.
Railroads and railroad towns in new mexico by ree sheck. Railroads in new mexico albuquerque public library. These articles provide the color and the character of the effect of the railroads upon new mexico, and discusses the colorful characters associated with out territorial past. A delicious lunch is served at osier, and then youre met at cumbres pass by a luxury motorcoach that returns you back to chama. The railroad played an important role, opening new routes for. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Ride a narrowgauge steamengine train in northern new mexico or the mini train that runs between abq biopark facilities. Railroads and railroad towns in new mexico book, 1989. Whether youre a longtime resident or an outoftown visitor just passing through, anyone who takes the time to explore the great state of new mexico will easily discover completely fascinating pieces of the past.
According to steve glischinskis book, santa fe railway, in its quest to drive. Comprehensive railroad atlas of west virginia, kentucky, virginia, tennessee and north carolina. The focus of this book is the welltraveled chicago to omaha rail passenger. A large amount of american capital has been invested in the railroads of this country within the past two years, the mexican national railroad having passed from british to american control and the mexican central, always american, having acquired some short lines which were not owned by american capital. Simply fill in the form to have a copy sent directly to you free of charge. However, no railroad was built under that concession. Fifteen essays, all previously published in new mexico magazine, that discuss aspects of railroads in the state. Previous books were entitled logging railroads of the lincoln national forest, new mexico, by vernon j. Architect marci riskin explores the history of railroad depots and other structureseverything but the trains themselvesthat make up new mexico s railway legacy. Our coalfired steam engine carries you through steep mountain canyons, high desert, and lush meadows as you zig zag between the colorado and new mexico border.
That interest has blossomed into the train stops here, a look through the windows of new mexico s depots, shops, railroad hotels, and other assorted buildings at the role railroads have played in the states growth and development. Mexican central mexican central railway mexican government mexican national mexican railroads mexican railway mexican year book mexico city miles national railways northern operation passenger pesos port president rail railroad company railroad gazette railroad law railroad policy railroads of. New mexico state rail plan new mexico department of. Mapping the ghostly traces of abandoned railroads copy link facebook twitter reddit flipboard pocket a portion of the new castle and frenchtown railroad, photographed by the u. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A historical survey 9780826311856 by myrick, david f. New mexico has 10 destinations reachable by train scheduled service. Logging railroads of the lincoln national forest, new mexico by vernon j.
Stagecoaches, railroads, and ghost towns new mexico trails book 1. Wanderu finds the lowest price on train tickets to new mexico from 4 train lines, such as amtrak. Other books were entitled logging railroads of the lincoln national forest, new mexico, by vernon j. Compare tickets all in one place and book online directly with wanderu. New mexico may have more current or accurate information. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pdf new mexico s railroads download full pdf book download.
It is a familyfriendly ride sure to create memories that will last a lifetime while offering a view of colorados mountain splendor inaccessible by highway. One ledger book of deed descriptions and handdrawn maps of property in santa fe owned by the new mexico central railroad co. Publishing industry library and information science. The authors explore the many new mexico driving trails including. According to steve glischinskis book, santa fe railway, in its quest to drive further westward. A historical survey by myrick, david f book condition. The state of new mexico is often thought as americas quintessential southwest. Association of american railroads 2003, railroad service in new mexico. Lessons learned from working on a historic american west. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jemez mountain railroads santa fe national forest new mexico. Sep 10, 2006 myrick new mexico s railroads originally the santa fe central nmc ran santa fe to kennedy not lamy to moriarity. Fellow ferroequinologists, john taylor, our unofficial historian, is completing a book on the 2926 restoration project. Details about southwest history albuquerque new mexico illus. Railroads have contributed to the development of new mexico s economy since the first rail line was extended into new mexico, then a territory, in 1879. I rote the train last month with a group of train buff friends but anyone who appreciates the mountains will love this trip. New mexico train tickets book trains online wanderu. Below you will find operators that offer fun and exciting train tours. Amtrak tickets, schedules and train routes skip to. Following the civil war, the new mexico territory became a center of exploration, mining and farming for the burgeoning united states. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. But as this volume reminds us, steel rails, roaring engines, and clattering cars will always be a part of new mexico s heritage. Railroads have an important place in new mexico s history.
Atchison, topeka, and santa fe railway southern pacific transportation company denver and rio grande western railroad company colorado and southern railway company chicago, rock island and pacific railroad texas new mexico railway coal railroads in new mexico rails to the southwestern mines lumber railroads streetcars in new. Open your eyes to spectacular and rare western scenery which can only be viewed from our train s unique route. Early railroad days in new mexico book by henry allen tice, early railroad days in new mexico, 1880 1965. New mexico steam locomotive and railroad historical society.
Climb aboard a gorgeous vintage train and take a ride back through history in new mexico. This book is the third in a series on logging railroads of new mexico. This train crosses the border between new mexico and colorado eleven times. Jan 09, 2018 mapping the ghostly traces of abandoned railroads copy link facebook twitter reddit flipboard pocket a portion of the new castle and frenchtown railroad, photographed by the u. New arrivals train, railroad, transportation books from karens. New mexicos railroads university of new mexico press.
The steel, steam, and dreams of a century of railroading in new mexico are captured in 200 photographs and a crisp text. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Includes information on a depot shared with the denver and rio grande railroad. Mapping the ghostly traces of abandoned railroads atlas obscura. Find individual business listings for businesses located within the city of ruidoso in new mexico.
Mexico s rail history began in 1837, with the granting of a concession for a railroad to be built between veracruz, on the gulf of mexico, and mexico city. This book is the second in a series on logging railroads of new mexico. The great railroad building era in new mexico ended with world war i, when eleven common carriers operated 3,000 miles of track. Mapping the ghostly traces of abandoned railroads atlas. Texas new mexico railroad eunice, nm railroads mapquest. In reality the land of enchantment actually contains considerable pine forests, mountains, and even bitterly cold weather in some regions.
Jemez mountain railroads santa fe national forest new. View all attractions near new mexico steam locomotive and railroad historical society on tripadvisor. From a bygone era of narrowgauge lines to todays amtrak service, this book covers both the short lines and the branches feeding to main. Railroads, the pioneers building americas transportation backbone, and more. While this book is problematic in some respects, it nevertheless contains a wealth of information for students and. This work is being reprinted with permission of the forest service and the author. Find over 27 million businesses in the united states on the official yellow pages directory website. Because narrow gauge railways were easier and less expensive to develop, they were often utilized for branch or spur. List of new mexico railroads news newspapers books scholar jstor december. From a bygone era of narrowgauge lines to todays amtrak service, this book. Originally published 1970 colorado railroad musem revised edition 1990. Myrick 1990, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Glover and jemez mountain railroads, santa fe national forest, new mexico by vernon j.