Uploaded November 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In June 1953 my dad took my brother and me and his trusty 8mm Kodak on a 10 day "Colorado Rail-Camera Tour" sponsored by his friend V. C. "Nick" Underwood. For me, at the ripe old age of 11 years, It was a life changing experience. By the time we returned home to Columbus, Ohio I knew that some day I would live in Colorado -- and so I have for the past 40 years.
In this first of a three part chronicle of that trip, thanks to the 8mm movies Dad took, we ride The Denver Zephyr and The Prospector and various tour busses as we explore Idaho Springs, Central City and Estes Park. This is truly a glimpse into a bygone era.
The background music is "Spirit of Colorado", composed for and performed by the Denver Citywide Middle School Orchestra in February 2011. Dad's great-grandson was a member of that orchestra.
In June 1953 my dad took my brother and me and his trusty 8mm Kodak on a 10 day "Colorado Rail-Camera Tour" sponsored by his friend V. C. "Nick" Underwood. For me, at the ripe old age of 11 years, It was a life changing experience. By the time we returned home to Columbus, Ohio I knew that some day I would live in Colorado -- and so I have for the past 40 years.
In this first of a three part chronicle of that trip, thanks to the 8mm movies Dad took, we ride The Denver Zephyr and The Prospector and various tour busses as we explore Idaho Springs, Central City and Estes Park. This is truly a glimpse into a bygone era.
The background music is "Spirit of Colorado", composed for and performed by the Denver Citywide Middle School Orchestra in February 2011. Dad's great-grandson was a member of that orchestra.
