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[QUOTE]Originally posted by TwinStarRocket: [QB] You will see the evidence of the Continental Divide as you head westward. Prior the Moffat Tunnel, all the streams and rivers you follow flow in the opposite direction of the train as it gains elevation. These flow into the rivers that empty into the Gulf of Mexico (Atlantic). Immediately after emerging from the tunnel's west portal, the train follows rushing streams and the Colorado River for over 200 miles. These flow in the direction the train is going and empty into the Pacific. The 6 mile long Moffat Tunnel is the highest point on Amtrak at 9,239 feet. This is probably higher than the Canadian ever gets (I think only around 4,000 feet). In order to finance the building of this tunnel, it was built in conjunction with a parallel tunnel to bring water from the western side of the Continental Divide (where there is more precipitation) to supply Denver on the eastern side. Along the Colorado River you will see many rafters who salute the passing of the train in unusual ways. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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