COLORADO & SOUTHERN RAILWAY'S Denver & New Orleans (D&NO) Route is a different animal than its predecessor.  Author James "Jim" Jones has managed to keep retail under the $45 price of his 1997 hardcover version. Only 250 were printed, though I would be glad to see enough sales to justify a second run.

Jim first learned of the D&NO and Elbert County’s phantom rails in 1988 when a co-worker friend, Tom Goodson, casually mentioned living in “an old railroad building out in Elizabeth” and invited me to check it out.  Northwestern Elbert County was in the early stages of development then, and Tom’s neighbors thought nothing of his backyard campfires�even in the downtown district! A starlit sky, roaring fire, Colorado “cool-aid” and casual conversation inevitably turned to the railroad bed directly behind us. One thing led to another and we were soon grabbing flashlights and stepping into the past. There was something very appealing about tracking the ghosts of this marvelous mystery, and I was hooked from the start.

The extensive research and extensive photos help bring the D&NO history to light.  The captions are well placed and clearly cover the subjects.  Index is included.

Jim's Dad influence is noted why the Denver & New Orleans RR latest book was published in 2022.  "Perhaps dad was guiding me (Jim) from the great beyond, as I sifted through his stacks of books.  I noticed one of his titles, a Maine narrow gauge book, enjoyed three revised versions during the quarter century since its first edition.  Maybe, just maybe I should rekindle the D&NO fire for a new generation.  Phone calls and e-mails to original contributors Alan C, Lewis, Mel McFarland, Hol Wagner, Judy von Ahelfeldt, and others were met with enthusiasm and additional material." 

Great book by James R, "Jim" Jones for $44.95.  Tell-Tale Productions, LLC,  Box 80, Colchester, VT 05446.  You can order a book by visiting Jim's website at 

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