#29 • The Switzerland Trail of America Volume With An Added Chapter

Part of November 2026 Railroad Book and Slide Auction (timed auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

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"The Switzerland Trail of America Volume With An Added Chapter" by Forest Crossen is a detailed account of railroad history, featuring narrow gauge railroads and the scenic beauty of the Rocky Mountains. The book includes 444 pages of text and photographs, with 443 photographs depicting various railroad scenes, including trains, locomotives, and railroad crews. The text highlights the exciting mining camps and their railroads, such as Leadville, Cripple Creek, Ophir, Sunset, and Boulder, with references to renowned railroad writers Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg. Published by Robinson Press, Inc., the book showcases the rich history of the Colorado & Northwestern, Denver, Salt Lake & Pacific, and other lines through rare and captivating images. Forest Crossen