This quilt block shows a stately train tunnel entrance. On each side is a column and at the top of each column a year is etched (drawn) onto the stone: 1923 and 1927. Coming out of the dark tunnel is an orange locomative engine. You can see it from the front, and it's bright headlight is a large clear button with no visible holes. Above the train, on the stone arch are the words,

Block-A-Day 123 – Moffat Tunnel West Portal

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Today I continue my quest in creating and posting one block a day of the fabulous That Town And Country Quilt by the lovely Susan Claire. This is day one hundred and twenty-three of that project.

This quilt block shows a stately train tunnel entrance. On each side is a column and at the top of each column a year is etched (drawn) onto the stone: 1923 and 1927. Coming out of the dark tunnel is an orange locomative engine. You can see it from the front, and it's bright headlight is a large clear button with no visible holes. Above the train, on the stone arch are the words,
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Here is the West Portal of the Moffat Tunnel. It is located in Winter Park, Colorado.

This water and railroad tunnel began construction in 1923 and was completed in 1927. However, it wasn’t until 1928 that the first train passed through it.

It is approximately 6.1 miles long and bores through the continental divide.

It is named after David Moffat, a railroad developer, and entrepreneur. Unfortunately, it wasn’t finished before Moffat’s death, but his vision as early as 1901 made the project possible.

It is still a significant artery in moving freight and people. The California Zephyr and the ski train both come through this tunnel.

A tremendous and expensive undertaking, it is a testament to what can be accomplished when men have a dream.

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Tina

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Tina Holley is a third-generation ranching widow, mother, and grandmother whose family roots in Grand County date back to the 1940s. Tina wears many hats and has been sewing for over 45 years... She added another “hat” when she purchased the Fabric Nook from her kindergarten teacher in 2015. Tina is passionate about guiding customers in achieving their personal and creative goals. Her goal is to empower and help make everyone’s idea a beautiful reality about which they can feel great. She began her artistic journey as a garment maker in middle school by designing and creating her own clothes. Later on, she took apart clothes from thrift stores and put them back together to improve her construction and alteration skills. In addition to her sewing expertise, she also knits, crochets, and is an award-winning quilter.

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