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COLORADO: RAILROAD WARS. The Dead Line. Team of gunfighters hired by the Atchinson
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COLORADO: RAILROAD WARS. The Dead Line. Team of gunfighters hired by the Atchinson
COLORADO: RAILROAD WARS.
The Dead Line. Team of gunfighters hired by the Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe railway, to prevent the Denver and Rio Grande railway from extending their line through Raton Pass in Trinidad, Colorado, the only access through Colorado to New Mexico, during the Railroad Wars of 1878-79
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1878 1879 Atchison Colorado Construction Denver Gunfighter Old West Railroad Railway Rifle Santa Fe Southwest Topeka Trinidad Wild West Rio Grande
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COLORADO - RAILROAD WARS - The Dead Line
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. In this photograph from 1878-79, we witness a pivotal moment during the infamous Railroad Wars in Colorado. The image showcases a team of rugged gunfighters, expertly hired by the Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe railway to protect their interests against the encroaching Denver and Rio Grande railway. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Trinidad, Colorado, known as the gateway to New Mexico via Raton Pass, these fearless men stand tall with rifles in hand. Their determined expressions reveal their unwavering commitment to preventing any further expansion by their rivals into this crucial territory. The construction site behind them symbolizes both progress and conflict as these two powerful railroad companies clash for control over transportation routes in the Wild West. This photograph captures a late 19th-century America on the brink of transformation—a time when railroads were not only vital for commerce but also synonymous with power struggles between corporate giants. As we gaze upon this historical print from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are transported back to an era where men like these gunfighters played significant roles in shaping our nation's landscape. It serves as a visual testament to those who fought fiercely amidst dusty plains and rushing rivers—heroes whose actions helped shape modern-day Colorado.
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