02/13/2019 When you think of the Colorado Wild West, what comes to mind? We’re guessing a few gunslinging villains, the Gold Rush, saloons with big wooden doors like in the movies, and of course — trains. Indeed, railroads played a huge part in Colorado’s development during the 1850’s and into the 20th Century. Without railroads, trains, and those who built them — our great state wouldn’t be the same as it is today. What is the Rails in the Rockies event? The Estes Valley Model Railroaders Club is devoted to honoring this rich and interesting history in Estes Park, and helps...
