Western Railroad Discussion > Rock Island Piggy -back Ramp

To Yardclerk, I tried to ask you on your post if The Old Rock Island Ramp in Denver is being used. It was close to the Denver Airport. I was out there a couple of times in the 70`s to work on the lights. I was an electrician on the Rock Island. I would appricate hearing on this. Thank you.

Sorry Sparkchaser, I don't know. I never worked in Denver while on the Rock Island.

Perhaps some of the Denver guys can answer this question for you.

Yardclerk

While some of the old Rock Island facilities in Denver are used by the Denver Rock Island Railroad shortline, I don't think the piggyback ramp exists any more. There are some businesses located near the east end of the track that could possibly occupy the location of this ramp. A portion of track was removed in the vicinity of I-70 and Quebec Street and it's possible that this ramp was located in this area. CO Zephyr could probably answer this question with a more definite answer.

Jim Burrill
Loveland, CO