Rio Grande ran only five trains in 1960 yet printed a 20-page timetable. The Moffat Tunnel Route, featuring the California Zephyr and Prospector, could have fit on one page but took two. The Royal Gorge Route, featuring the Royal Gorge and Colorado Eagle, could also have fit on one page but took two. Half of a third page would have been enough for the Yampa Valley Mail.
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The inside front cover is devoted to a welcome letter from H.F. Eno, Rio Grande’s passenger traffic manager. As if that is not enough welcome, the inside back cover is devoted to a welcome letter from R. Knox Bradford, Rio Grande’s vice president. Pages 16 and 17 have black-and-white photos of Rio Grande freight and passenger operations. That’s four pages that could have been deleted with no loss if information transmitted to the public. Continue reading