The Conceptual Site Plan developed to date identifies
the two major parcels that comprise the project, adjacent
peripheral public thoroughfares, and significant neighboring
properties. The plan traces the Silver Rails Express - an
internal narrow gauge route that links the project to the La
Plata Amtrak Depot, creating a site-wide excursion ride that
connects each of the internal attraction venues.
Direct access to the site by nationwide rail is facilitated
through Amtrak service to the historic La Plata Depot
and immediate transfer to the Silver Rails Express, which
also serves the Depot. Primary vehicular access is made
available via a newly created interchange on State Highway
63, somewhat north of the present turnoff for Brown Street
and the Depot Inn.
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The historic La Plata Depot is preserved and enhanced
through the introduction of new spurs, sidings, and switches
facilitating the movement of private cars and historic rolling
stock between the main line and Silver Rails as well as
transference of passengers between Amtrak and the Silver
Rails Express.
