Moffat Tunnel
Moffat Tunnel is a rail tunnel in USA.
- Type: Rail
- Country: USA
- Length: 10.0 km
- Opened: 1928
Overview
Denver and Salt Lake route under the Continental Divide at James Peak, Colorado. Eliminated the torturous loops over the top, saving miles of climbing and 100 minutes of running time. A parallel water tunnel beside it still feeds Denver taps.
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