Hugh Coffin Memorial Library ➔ Colorado Rail Annual No. 16 - Short Line to Cripple Creek: The Story of the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railway
The Cripple Creek gold rush which begin in 1891 created a need for railroad transportation to serve the boomtown that eventually grew to a population of over 50,000. Here is the story of the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railway or Short Line told in text enhanced by over 175 photos including 10 in color. Detailed rosters include interurban electric cars. Specially drawn maps, timetables, bibliography and index.