On December 11, 1953, a new company was organized under Colorado law, and on October 22, 1954, it was granted a Colorado State Corporate Charter under the name Southern San Luis Valley Railroad (SSLV).
On December 11, 1953, a new company was established under Colorado law, and on October 22, 1954, it received a Colorado State Corporate Charter under the name Southern San Luis Valley Railroad (SSLV).