D&RG / D&RGW Reliance Branch History

Reliance Branch Facts
From: Reliance Jct, CO
To: Oakdale, CO
Miles: 1.95
Built: 1908 (SG)
Abdn: 1935

The Reliance Branch was built in 1912 on 5.4 miles of the old narrow gauge alignment over La Veta Pass. The branch started from the standard gauge main just west of La Veta at Reliance Jct. and proceeded up towards the old pass. It served the Ojo Mines at Reliance. It was eventually pulled up in 1939.

Tropic Branch Timetable Information

Tropic Branch Timetable

MilepostStationFeaturesNotes
191.7Reliance Jct, CO Connection to La Veta Pass
197.0Ojo, CO  
197.2(End of Track)  

Timetable History

1912-1928Unknown
1928-1939D&RGW Alamosa Division Timetables, Subdivision 10-B
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