While wandering around the Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation on Steel Dr. Colorado Springs you’ll fine a large fabric Quonset hut in the back occupied by the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec (C&TS) Narrow Gauge Restoration. The passenger rail car being brought back to life from a farmer’s field is a “Pullman” sleeper. Work is coming along nicely, it’s looking like a rail car again and while I was told that the car will be restored to its former good looks, safety was not forgotten, it will be solid for a 21st century ride. This wooden car now has steel strengthening required by today’s federal railroad regulations. Beauty and strength, what a combination. Come to Colorado Springs, visit the Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation, talk with The Friends of the C&TS and then head out for a heritage train ride where you shouldn't need to bring your own bedroll today.

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