This documentary is part of a series on the history of the steam engine, and its glory days in the 1920's, 30's and 40's, with its subsequent decline in favor of other means of transportation. Colorado's magnificent mountain scenery provides the backdrop for a tour of the Age of Steam, which still is alive in this western state. The viewer visits the Colorado Railroad Museum, with its vintage engines and cars. Then it's all aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad, as it makes its way through the canyons over its famous high ...
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This documentary is part of a series on the history of the steam engine, and its glory days in the 1920's, 30's and 40's, with its subsequent decline in favor of other means of transportation. Colorado's magnificent mountain scenery provides the backdrop for a tour of the Age of Steam, which still is alive in this western state. The viewer visits the Colorado Railroad Museum, with its vintage engines and cars. Then it's all aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad, as it makes its way through the canyons over its famous high bridge. There is a vicarious ride on the world-renowned Durango and Silverton line, the last steam powered narrow gauge train in America. The narrow gauges sets out in beautiful Durango and goes through the spectacular countryside of mountains and gorges before ending in Silverton, a tiny mining town high in the San Juan Mountains. The final train ride follows the scenic Cumbres & Toltec line, through the scenic country in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
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Add this copy of American Steam: A Vanishing Era-Colorado Steam to cart. $5.00, like new condition, Sold by Church Secretary rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Beaverton, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1998.
