Station Building (Staffed in Winter only)
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Amtrak's Highest Station, Elev. 8561 ft
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Looking toward West
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Looking toward East
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Moffat Tunnel Fact

• Construction began in August, 1923
• Completed in July, 1927
• First train passed in February, 1928
• 6.21 miles long, 24 ft high, 18 ft wide
• Highest elevation 9236 ft (Center)
• Elevation at East Portal 9197 ft
• Elevation at West Portal 9094 ft
• Cost $15,557,817
• 3rd longest tunnel in the U.S.

Moffat Tunnel - West Portal
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