Moffat Tunnel
Railway tunnel in Continental Divide, Colorado, USA. Part of Colorado.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| While Riding on a Train Going West | Linnesby-Maria | turning point | After a climb through green mountains, the train reaches the Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide, a ten-minute passage. |
While Riding on a Train Going West — Linnesby-Maria (2024)
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This is the pass that people in covered wagons died getting over. It took us two hours and ten minutes to reach and traverse it, in air conditioning.
- Role: turning point
- In the article: After a climb through green mountains, the train reaches the Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide, a ten-minute passage. She contrasts it with pioneers, and a seat-mate says Mormon ancestors would have been glad of the effortless crossing.
- Why it matters: It prompts reflection on past hardship versus easy modern travel.