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Nowhere Flyer Ends Narrow Gauge Era in New Mexico
The Nowhere Flyer, likely the last scheduled narrow gauge passenger train in the United States, ran daily a 60 mile round trip between Chama and Dulce, New Mexico. After the San Juan Express was abandoned, the line continued few passengers until permission to stop was granted. The Denver and Rio Grande Western kept the service alive for Durango’s railroad link, but rising costs and dwindling traffic ended the era as historic coaches were stored and the line faded from common use.
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Chama
N. M
United States
Dulce
New Mexican Mountains
San Juan
Durango
Alamosa
Colo
New Mexico
Nowhere Flyer
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
San Juan Express
Timental Railroad
Rio Grande
Rockies
U. S
Denver
San Luis Valley
Mexico City