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How long did it take to lay the tracks between Durango and Silverton?

April 26, 2017durango lay Silverton tracks

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How long did it take to lay the tracks between Durango and Silverton?

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The Denver & Rio Grande arrived in Durango in August, 1881. In November of that same year crews began building the tracks to Silverton. The tracks were completed in July 1882, just shy of nine months later!