The R.G.S. Story, Vol. V - Rico and the Mines [Hardcover]

Dell A McCoy (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Sundance Publications; First Edition edition (1996)
• ISBN-10: 0913582611
• ISBN-13: 978-0913582619
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,533,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing detail & history, hundreds of photos, March 2, 2005

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Steven J. Haworth "sjh7" (Midwestern United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The R.G.S. Story, Vol. V - Rico and the Mines (Hardcover)

As is true for all volumes in the RGS Story series (currently up to 8), this book is exceptional. It's a study of the Rio Grande Southern railroad; this book focuses on the town of Rico and the mining branch that once switch-backed it's way up the mountain behind Rico, Colorado.

Included are detailed descriptions and photos from many periods of Rico's history. There's a lot of detailed photos, drawings and track layouts of the depot grounds, mines, and engine facilities in Rico, including the variations over the years. The story of the town's history is also told in great detail, w/many photos of various buildings, the evolution of the town's main street and it's shops and stores, and so on.

A must for any RGS fan, or anyone interested in the history of this part of the country during the 1890s - 1950s. As with every book in the series, this one includes many hundreds of photos, historical accounts, track plans, building and bridge drawings, and much more.