Photo of Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Train Car in 1957 - Vintage B&W Colorado Rocky Mountain Photo

This photo was taken in January of 1957 as the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Train passed by on its trek up the Rocky Mountains. The pictured train car has a classic 50s look with a Cadillac V8 engine and streamline car, and was likely the railroad's classic No. 7 car. 

Founded in 1889 to combat the grueling trip through the Colorado Rockies to Pikes Peak, this railroad began with steam service and a toothed cog-and-rack system to push tourists up the 16% incline of the mountain. In the 1950s, the railroad introduced upgraded train cars with a glass roof and rear engine car, switching from steam to gasoline and diesel engines. 

Condition:  Slightly curved due to improper storage. Black mark on back. Looks like the photo may have been developed in a private developing room.
Height: 3”
Width: 5"

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