Along The Gilpin Tramway - A Closer Look

[Keith Pashina]

I saw photo today that was new to me, at the History Colorado website. This image's Photo ID is 2022.57.12651.  The photo caption given is, "Ore Train Gilpin County: Gilpin Tramway Engine No. 4 with coal cars in winter."  This is located here.



So, where was this image taken?  My first guess, could be of the train is backing down the mainline, on the south slope of Gunnell Hill? Note the mine near upper right - could that be the Prize Mine? If it is, the buildings in the upper left background might be the “Dogtown” area in lower Nevadaville.

Any other thoughts? Opinions? Seeing this photo was very fun for me, as unfamiliar images of the Gilpin Tram don't come up very often!

Keith