I was making a pass through the East side of the Tintic Mining District today on my way to Delta UT and noticed out of the corner of my eye rail ties thrown off the edge of the rail bed south west of the Burgen Mine. I never noticed ties in this area before so I stopped and climbed up the mountain while hoping not to get busted by Mr Security himself and investigated the area.
A Contractor is pulling up the rails of the D&RG's Tintic Branch that were originally laid down in 1892 to ship ore to the Smelters from the mines of the Tintic and Eureka area. They have removed 3 miles of rail already. I think I might be a little put out if they take out the old Trestle.
Sad to see more history disappear from the area.
For more information about the branch use the links below for research articles and a map by Don Strack .
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A Contractor is pulling up the rails of the D&RG's Tintic Branch that were originally laid down in 1892 to ship ore to the Smelters from the mines of the Tintic and Eureka area. They have removed 3 miles of rail already. I think I might be a little put out if they take out the old Trestle.
Sad to see more history disappear from the area.
For more information about the branch use the links below for research articles and a map by Don Strack .
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Map
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