Train Steaming Through Mountain Pass

An Old West Train Steaming Through the Mountain Pass

Here for your browsing pleasure is an extraordinary photo of "Horse Shoe Curve." On B[urlington] and M[issouri River] R'y. Buckhorn Mountains in background. It was made in 1891 by Grabill, John C. H., photographer.

The photo documents Bird's-eye view of a train on tracks, just beyond a marked curve.

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Image ID# 5337B857

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Old West

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Dakota Territory

• Landscapes

• Trains