Name
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Depot
 
Database Info
created by Twystr on 3/3/2006 1:57 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/22/2023 3:27 AM
 
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Overview
 
Description
Typical old western style building. Follows the Modern Victorian style.

Depot itself is an excellent example of a Rock Island RR station. Also the only one in its original location.

Other mainline depots & their fates (west to east):

* Falcon depot demolished.
* Peyton depot was moved & incorporated into a church in Calhan.
* Simla's depot removed to Byers, a private home.
* Matheson's depot demolished. Huge trestle remains just E. of Matheson.
* Resolis never had a depot, just a flag stop.
* Limon's Union Depot is now the Limon Heritage museum. Shared with UPRR while in operation.
* Stratton Depot is now a diner, near I70.
* Burlington depot was moved, converted to local museum.
 
Basic Information
Type: Railway Station, Rock Island system-wide plan, 1910-1930
Status: Demolished (railroad), Active (Calhan Station)
Accessibility: Easy - Ask Rocky Mountain Railroad Heritage Society for a tour
Recommendation: 100% worth the trip to Calhan
 
Hazards
  • asbestos
 
Security Measures
  • wooden boarding
 
Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • towelettes
  • photography equipment
 
Physical Information
Address
Denver Street
Calhan, Colorado
United States
Owner: Rocky Mountain Railroad Heritage Society
 
Interesting Features
Example of Old Western transportation and was the starting point for the town of Calhan. Calhan was founded, due to water being easy to access at the Depot's location, and being exactly midway (6,502ft elevation / approx 35mi both ways) between Colorado Springs and Limon. Depot is in process of being restored by volunteers to original beauty and functionality.
 
Historical Dates
Built: 1888
Closed: 1994
 
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History
Was a mid-way point for rail passengers. Depot also provided day and night Telephone / Telegraph connections to Limon and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Passengers, livestock and goods were transported along the route. Railway was built in 1888 and station in Calhan (in its current form) was built in 1910.

In 1994, the tracks were removed for scrap from a point east of Marksheffel Blvd in Colorado Springs, to the diamond @ UPRR's K-P Mainline in Limon, CO.

In 2016, the depot was sold by the Town of Calhan to the Rocky Mountain Railroad Heritage Society for the purpose of full restoration and conversion into a regional railroad museum / park.

In addition, interested parties are encouraged to contact the RMRRHS at +1 (303) 269-9768 if able to assist or volunteer.
 
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Future Plans
Since 2016, restoration efforts have primarily been of a stabilization nature, to avoid further decay.

The green and white color scheme previously shown, was typical of the defunct Cadillac & Lake City RR when they took control of railroad operations in the mid 1980s.
 
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 12/22/2023 3:28 AM.
 
Latest Changes
  • on Dec 22 23 at 3:28, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 22 23 at 3:27, Emperor Wang changed the following: Description
  • on Dec 22 23 at 3:26, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Status, Accessibility, Interesting Features, Recommendation, Required Equipment, Description
  • on Dec 19 22 at 1:39, Steed validated this location
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