Colorado has a fascinating railroad history. In the late 1800s, the combination of competition for the transcontinental railroad, the vast gold and silver mining industry and large amounts of money in the hands of a few men, led to just under one hundred railroads being built. Today several of these historic lines are still available for rides, as well as remnants of other lines and railroad museums. This program will take you around the state to see many of those lines, artifacts and museums while getting a flavor of the historic past. Whether you are a dedicated rail aficionado or just have an interest in Colorado transportation history, this program will be sure to interest you, and perhaps give you that boost to explore these vintage pieces of our past.