Colorado Train History, Steam Train Como, CO -Boreas Pass Railroad Day - Our Journey :: Episode #84

[@calillcockerham5819]

I spent the summer in Como around 1962. We lived in a house that had a coal shed behind the house. My mother cooked on a wood stove that also burned coal. There was rhubarb growing on side of the house and I remember some of the local children scolding me for picking a columbine flower. I was about 8 years old at that time. My dad used to work in the timber industry but I didn't see many trees in the video. I think I would like to visit there again.

[@Fedora5957]

Beautiful Americans enjoying the rebirth of a Colorado railroad's historic operations.

[@HorstHelmutHenßen]

Danke für die schönen Bilder und die interessante Geschichte. Ich werde Como auf die MUST VISIT Liste für meinen nächsten Besuch in ihrem schönen Land setzen. Greetings from Germany

[@PutinKhuilo331]

You should visit The Union Pacific Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming during Depot Days. My family emigrated here from East Frisia and Köln in 1893.

[@scvandy3129]

While the length of track from roundhouse to depot is minimal, it's longer than the approximate 600-feet of rail CBS built in the mid 1990s at Paramount Ranch near Agoura, California for the Colorado Springs train on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" series. (Just thought I'd throw in that Colorado - Hollywood connection.) In response to Lineshaftrestorations gripe about No. 4 not being a real train, "how did you miss the boxcar?!" Might I add, the aged wood and paint made it a brilliant shade of red that I think only Colorado's high altitude sunshine can create. Along with the green surroundings, blue sky, white clouds and black engine & tender, well, that is quite a palette! Congrats to all the volunteers for what you've achieved. And thanks to the assembled musicians for adding to the historic event. I wish all involved success with a repeated event this summer, 2018. And trust Spirit Forest and brood will provide a welcome, follow-up report. Long live No. 4!

[@hikikomori6453]

Cell Phone and Steam Train...what a contrast. thanx 4 sharing.

[@SpiritForest]

haha.. yes.

[@johnhirtle4300]

Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤

[@greggarrison1893]

Loved this! We were in Breckenridge last week. We were looking for hiking trails and took Borealis Pass. I had no idea that the entire road was originally a narrow gauge rail line until we got to the top and read the historical marker. So I followed it on down and wound up where you are here. There was no one around, but i could tell some amazing work had gone into restoring all of this. Would be great if they could keep expanding the track along that Borealis road. Great video!

[@marlawhite3682]

I love old trains too and history of small towns. My roots of my family in in small towns in East TX. enjoyed watching this

[@SpiritForest]

I love them too.. I had goose bumps watching this train go by... I wish we kept it going.

[@Ubette-th7kw]

I've watched 3 of your train videos with my 4 yr old grandson today.. We loved them and he is full of a million questions..haha . Thank you!!♥️♥️

[@SpiritForest]

Awesome!! Have to keep history alive in our little ones.

[@Linda204]

Thank you for sharing I loved all the history what a great place to go visit hope you are happy at your new place.

[@SpiritForest]

the older I get the more I am interested in history.. thanks for watching.

[@cozephyr]

Wonderful Como adventure with your girls and Klondike Kate (steam engine #4). Hope you and the girls get to ride the train come 2018 and share your visit with us.

[@SpiritForest]

Yes, I love trains and I do hope to be there next year and the year after to celebrate the train. :)

[@prrntx6240]

Thanks! I use to ride my bike through Boreas & down to Como back in the '80s: even if one isn't a history fan or RR 'Nut', some of the best rides & hikes one can have are these old narrow gauge routes with the scenic, gentle grades. but winds through those treeless valleys some times was like being up on a ridge above the treeline.... Always figured someday, folks would do some restoration, glad to see it happen -- Maybe one day the tracks will get to the pass and down to the D.&S.P. Rotary Snow plow in Breckenridge.

[@SpiritForest]

W Schulz I truly hope they open it back up to Breckinridge, would be awesome and bring so much revenue to this small town.

[@susanstoltz2555]

Love the old steam train sounds! Great video, thanks!

[@SpiritForest]

Thanks Susan!

[@cheath1018]

I am glad to see your shows.

[@eatcommies1375]

Sooo cool, I love Boreas pass!,

[@drjohnwills]

Great history lesson. My most favorite subject Johann

[@SpiritForest]

My dad loved trains. I lost him when I was 19, so when I see them, I think of him. So now I love trains.

[@tommmarree3689]

Loved this, COOL !!!! GIVE US MORE !!!!

[@SpiritForest]

Thanks Tomm! It was such a joy to experience.

[@jamesmclennan299]

Love trains myself,especially the old steam trains.What a fantastic family day out .Loved this.Also enjoyed the history you shared.Keep up the good work. :)

[@SpiritForest]

Thanks, James. I know it is different from what I usually post, but this was too fun to not post. All part of the journey.

[@jamesmclennan299]

I really enjoyed it.....Thanks for sharing your day there.

[@danlonganecker]

Nice, I grew up livein by the railroad seen some cool stuff, thanks for a lil bit of history.

[@SpiritForest]

I really enjoyed this little mini adventure. My Dad LOVED trains, so then .. I share his passion.

[@PlaneBoy2520]

Dan-o here are the railroad plans for como this year www.southparkrail.com/the-como-project

[@Muzzleblast-1911]

Love these old locomotives! In fact, the first one I ever road on was the cog railroad to Pikes peak. As the kids grew up, any vacations that offered an old steam locomotive, we would make sure to ride. Nice vid. Thank you!

[@rons1286]

I am a new follower. It is so cool that you like steam trains as I do also. My grandfather was an engineer on steam then diesel engines. He retired from the railroad after 42 years. He worked on the route from Ft Worth Tx to Denver.

[@SpiritForest]

My dad was really into trains.. so for default, I am too. LOVE the steam trains the best. This train is brand new to the area... I hope to do more videos on it next season when they bring it out again. So exciting!! Thanks for watching Ron.

[@rons1286]

Spirit Forest that is so cool. Have you rode the steam train from Durango to Silverton and back? It is fun.

[@James-xr7pb]

This has got be one of my favourites, I find Steam engines fascinating! (Might be biased towards the fact I'm an engineer, and that it reminds me of Back To The Future 3). This is a great video :D

[@SpiritForest]

I do to.. amazing machinery.

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

totally awesome video and it looked like an awesome adventure👍 thank you for sharing😁

[@TranquilGeo]

It must have been extremely hard to swing a spike maul. The tip of those things look only marginally larger than the tie they are driving. Really enjoyed this.

[@SpiritForest]

Yes those guys worked so hard to get this going. I really appreciate their efforts, it was worth it.

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Tranquil Nature I love to see our community sharing the love😁👍 thanks for showing support

[@liteconduit]

I heard the standard railways have track laying machinery. I wonder if they could use that on narrow gauge? It would sure save time.

[@pandarush.]

@Tranquil Geo - if I could swing the mallet 50 times, I'd miss the target every time. That guy has sharp hand/eye coordination.

[@keithgoodrich9516]

Having driven a lot of spikes at the Colo. RR Museum and on the Georgetown Loop RR., It is not all that hard. Must have a good teacher first, then setting your feet correctly, Then make sure you don't wonder with the spike maul. A little practice, should be able to drive a spike in 4 or 5 blows on the spike and not miss.

[@donfeight2967]

Looks like a long ride on a short track! Got to get up there next summer.

[@SpiritForest]

It is worth the trip.

[@bobcornford3637]

Good to see.... hope to visit soon, along with the rest of DSPP.

[@SpiritForest]

They are always looking for volunteers, if you are interested.

[@lastme3404]

Hey that must of been a good time. We have a train museum here in so cal. The bad part is that they don't run but you can walk in and check them out.

[@SpiritForest]

good times!

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Fun Vid T! Very much enjoyed...Great job.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

You did a really great job on this one T! I did really enjoy your narrative. I got me a new Canon digital cam, my newest video was shot with it...I was anxious to hear what you think! Hope alls well with you guys! Take care.

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

I Might have already commented on this one before Earlier? Dno?_ But Your the 'Spirit Forest Rock Star' so Anyway😀 Such an Amazing Time Machine⏳Thank You So Much For Saving That Memory For All of Us 🚂

[@SpiritForest]

It was a blast and they will do it again this year.. I must be there.

[@PinetreeLine]

Saw you on Yankee's channel. Looks like you have a very interesting channel. You have a new subscriber. Thanks!!

[@SpiritForest]

awesome.. thank you for joining in my journey

[@williamdickman7917]

T. great vid as usual!!! Thanks for letting folks know about this resto. effort. Couple of corrections...Durango also has a narrow gauge Round House, so Como isn't the only one...also Boreas is pronounced bor-ay-us. Keep up the great inspirational videos...love your stuff.

[@robertmeintzer]

Great video!!! As usual! Only one question! How did they get it there?

[@SpiritForest]

Brought it on trucks in pieces.. it was fun to follow on Facebook.

[@TheHansolav]

Cool train and you give good information about old buildings also Miss. Very interesting things to know about the area to. Thank you so much for another interesting video. Keep them coming. :9 I just come home from Skagway in Alaska, i had a litle traintrip with Steam Engine 73 from Skagway and up White Pass. :) Best regards HO :)

[@SpiritForest]

Hans.. thanks for your comment. Skagway, Alaska.. I have been there, so pretty there and happy you were able to ride a Steam engine. :)

[@PlaneBoy2520]

Hans Olav here are the railroad plans for como this year! www.southparkrail.com/the-como-project

[@AColoHi]

Super cool, one of your best presentations to watch and enjoy. Where was Madison's sun glasses? Looks like Como has big plans for the future, great news.

[@SpiritForest]

Madison glasses were left in the car.. Thanks for watching, I had such a wonderful time.. and yes, I hope Como makes it back on the map for visitors to visit. And secretly, I wish for a steam train to go back and forth to Breckenridge...

[@PlaneBoy2520]

A Colo. Hi! Here are the railroad plans for como this year! www.southparkrail.com/the-como-project

[@archiecarl]

Very interesting

[@Scrappygirl03]

Cool video love trains!

[@SpiritForest]

Me too

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

Not to diminish anyone's enthusiasm but a locomotive by itself is not a train. A train is a locomotive and at least one car - passenger or freight.

[@SpiritForest]

At the end of the video.. you do see them pulling a car. Does that count?

[@Casey1pj]

Nice video Spirit. Great job documenting it's history also. I bet that was some tiring work for the volunteers trying to lay all that track the old fashioned way. It makes for a nice tourist attraction though.

[@SpiritForest]

The addition of a working train will be great for this small town of 18 people.

[@eloslaconia]

Teaching Madison a lesson the old way?Spanking her for not knowing her lesson?Oh my God,that was funny.Very interesting little town,very interesting print house,nice school,vaguely similar to that Little House On the Prairie.Your narrative very informative.An invaluable American history lesson as well as nostalgic.Thank you Spirit Forest!

[@SpiritForest]

Thanks Panos! I saw that paddle and had to use it. HAHA!!!

[@Boodieman72]

A derailment, bad news. Nice video as usual.

[@SpiritForest]

Happy they got it fixed while we were there.

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

Interesting video. Greetings from Germany

[@SpiritForest]

Thanks for watching.

[@danhold1]

interesting video :)

[@locksbog4270]

The real south park lol👍 great vid!

[@SpiritForest]

haha!! love that show. Thanks for watching.

[@UpNorthAdventures]

Great footage and cool history! I love these old trains! I did some woodburning art of a locomotive you might like on my channel.

[@SpiritForest]

I am subscribed to your channel, I will check it out.

[@stephenlockecyclonedrifter6876]

Hello Spirit. I'm here via the cameo you made on Yankee's channel. Colorado is my home state. I just subscribed to your channel. Have a look at mine if you have time!

[@SpiritForest]

Thank you for coming over and the sub. I have also just sub to your channel. Cute kitty, and good video editing.. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. Are you currently in Colorado?

[@stephenlockecyclonedrifter6876]

Spirit, I had to go to WY to chase the Eclipse. I'm still up here. Will likely drift back down into CO with time. Did you see my eclipse vlog?

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Stephen Locke Cyclone Drifter I just want to say great Community Support to both of you👍 you're both awesome KZbinrs! but incredible people.. keep up the great work😁

[@SpiritForest]

I did.. great video!

[@stephenlockecyclonedrifter6876]

Spirit, I sent a message to you via Facebook. I've got a small project in mind. Hope you read it!

[@danosetek4570]

When is the next Railroad Days in Como? Who do I contact about events and volunteering?

[@cheath1018]

I can rember are old train NO.& that use to bring longs in to are saw mill in my home town of Klickitat,Wash

[@SpiritForest]

Yeah.. I love the trains!

[@iamzane7995]

Durango Narrow Gauge has a roundhouse in Colorado?

[@kendallepperson1901]

half to check it out like colorado narrow gauge

[@PlaneBoy2520]

Here are the track plans for this year!

[@russellmancillas4464]

Nice video, just enough talking, good history lesson, now I want to go to Como, CO

[@nickmontano9645]

morning, love the train, just like chama, like the band lol, the wind noise sounds better than the band sorry.

[@SpiritForest]

Thanks Nick!

[@liteconduit]

liteconduit This old railroad is so loved by so many....Wouldn't it be a dream come true if millions could be raised by rich and not so rich, to restore this railroad? So many billions of dollars are squandered on stupid politically motivated garbage and other less worthwhile things. "If we build it they will come"...and pay to ride! Young and old could experience things from our culture and learn of the hard work, sacrifices and rewards in the history of our state, now hidden and forgotten along this route. Too bad Platte Canyon is flooded, but most of the old rail bed still exists. Many want this. Just talk to the residents of Como and other little towns along the route. Put this on a Colorado ballot and watch it get voted in. Much of the hard work of preparing the rail bed was done 150 years ago. Start the line near Bailey and run over Kenosha Pass to Como, then maybe over Boreas Pass. It would be great if a new line could also be run back through South Park and scenic Trout Creek Pass again, which comes out into the Arkansas Valley with the beautiful Collegiate peaks in view. And, just think about restoring that route up along Chalk Creek, Mt. Princeton and the hot springs, to St. Elmo and on to the Alpine tunnel eventually. Just a dream, but I bet it would be great for tourism, revitalize those areas and get folks outdoors.

[@SpiritForest]

I think about this all the time.. wouldn't it be awesome.. Maybe some billionaire will donate and we can at least bring a train over the pass to Breckenridge. However, very dangerous with these steam trains.. need to add more safety measures.

[@nickmontano9645]

yah I'm looking at land for sale here in NM lots for sale lots of desert properly

[@陽一郎の中野]

こんにちは。綺麗に復元されたのてますね、歴史のある凄く良い所ろ、格好いいな～、此方にも機関車有りますよ🎵("⌒∇⌒")

[@Mike-tg7dj]

A woman who loves trains??? Are you for real?? Not a bad thing mind you. You are just a minority I hope I'm wrong about this. I love your videos, I will be a subscriber. I wish my daughters felt the same way about trains but, , they don't. Your husband's a blessed man. Best wishes and long fruitful life to you both.

[@SpiritForest]

Oh yes.. LOVE trains.. I get goose bumps hearing them. Such a big part of US history. :) I am trying to find a way to help volunteer to help these guys out. I have skills.. not in trains, but maybe something else I can help them on. :) Thanks for watching Mike. And thanks for the Sub. In the spring I hope to get the train again on video..

[@stephenhudson6543]

Too bad you can't lay the rail all the way back to Denver on the original route It would be nice if you could

[@granskare]

they ought to use white flags in front because it is a special train or non-scheduled train :) maybe I am wrong, please correct me if I am wrong :)

[@SpiritForest]

That I don't know.

[@haroldreardon8070]

How many safety violations can you see in this video, good grief !! I would have NEVER allowed guys down in the pit to turn the unit.

[@scvandy3129]

Remember, this is Colorado - - not California.

[@Fedora5957]

Sorry honey but there area rounhouses and turntables in colorado's DURANGO and Where Colorado RR Museum is located and one in Antonito too.

[@cheath1018]

that was NO.7 no trains or rails times have changed.

[@sovietunion3678]

That whistle sounds like its british not like any American whistle ive heard

[@SpiritForest]

hmm.. I don't know the difference. Now I am curious, and will look up.

[@justinkerns9101]

It is an original whistle from a Colorado & Southern locomotive that actually ran in Como back in the day. I think it's from #75 but I'm not 100% sure I'm remembering that correctly.