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Stories from the Midland
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 31 ต.ค. 2022
Stories from the Midland is produced by Tommy Allen in Teller County, Colorado. It presents the history of Teller County and the surrounding areas, but will also reach out for the occasional story in greater Colorado. In Stories from the Midland, we'll cover history from the establishment of the Cripple Creek Gold District to historical events of present day.
Denver & Rio Grande Western's creation of the K-37s and engine 499
On June 11, 2013, I found myself at Royal Gorge Park looking up at Denver & Rio Grande engine 499. The picture I took of that locomotive is one of my favorite pictures I've ever taken. Engine 499 is from the railroad's K-37 class. This video explores the conditions in the Denver & Rio Grande Western that led to the creation of the K-37s and eventually engine 499.
00:00 Introduction
01:34 For me, it started with a photograph
02:51 A giant is born
04:48 New locomotives set the stage
06:07 The federal government does what the federal government does
07:32 The path to new locomotives
10:56 Engine 499
13:26 Bloopers
An introduction to steam train terminology: th-cam.com/video/jawAI2sRPwo/w-d-xo.html
References used in this episode can be found in its webpage. Visit www.storiesfromthemidland.com/videos.
00:00 Introduction
01:34 For me, it started with a photograph
02:51 A giant is born
04:48 New locomotives set the stage
06:07 The federal government does what the federal government does
07:32 The path to new locomotives
10:56 Engine 499
13:26 Bloopers
An introduction to steam train terminology: th-cam.com/video/jawAI2sRPwo/w-d-xo.html
References used in this episode can be found in its webpage. Visit www.storiesfromthemidland.com/videos.
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Zebulon Pike: The Man for Whom Pikes Peak is Named
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Zebulon Pike was the first American adventurer to see Pikes Peak. He initially saw it as a "small blue cloud" on the horizon from 111 miles away. The peak was eventually named after him, and Pikes Peak has become one of the most well-known mountains in the United States. But Zebulon Pike was an exceptional man who did much more than discover a mountain. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 A future hero fo...
The Pursuit of George Ballew
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He was a drunk that seemed to hate all the world. He tried to be a murderer and became a fugitive who led law enforcement from almost all southern Colorado on a spirited chase. And in the end, the one soul who offered him any kind of absolution, whether he deserved it or not, came from an unexpected place. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 South Platte, here we come! 02:32 Introductions are in order... ...
The Bravery and Sacrifice of Billy Westall
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William "Billy" Westall was a train engineer for the Denver South Park & Pacific Railroad who made a steep sacrifice to protect the train passengers under his charge. 00:00 Introduction 01:01 How I found out about Billy Westall 02:01 A railroad through Platte Cañon 03:54 An introduction to Billy Westall 04:31 A train into Platte Cañon 05:38 The heroes take their places 07:42 A message before he...
The Mountain Men and Catamount Charley
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In this episode, we take a look at the evolution of the mountain man - from beaver hunter to a mountain jack-of-all-trades. We also check in with Edlowe local Catamount Charley as he heads in to sell some hides. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Hats meant no beaver for anyone 01:42 Heading west in search of more beaver 02:36 Mountain Men head west 03:40 A mountain man goes into a store 07:40 Closing 08...
The Vindicator Mine and Those Who Built It
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The Vindicator was one of the highest producing mines of the Cripple Creek Gold District. Initially deemed valueless by Winfield Scott Stratton, the claim was developed by the Zang family of beer brewers. 00:00 Introduction 01:37 A Brewer is born and comes to the U.S. 02:45 Let the brewing begin! 04:20 Troubles and growth come to the Vindicator 05:17 Attrition and leadership changes 07:13 Decli...
The Sudden Death of John J. Hoover
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He was a mean drunk, bordering on insane (according to his friends, anyway). And in 1880, his violent nature caught up with him. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 The Main Characters of our Story 01:57 The Problem was the Water 04:38 What Do You Think of the Verdict? 06:54 Hey! Look What I Found! 07:22 Where to find out more about the building 07:35 Closing 07:59 Bloopers References used in this video c...
The Robbery of the Florence & Cripple Creek #6 Train
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In 1895, some rough men gathered at a secluded place at the Strong Mine to plan the robbing of an outbound train. 00:00 Introduction 01:09 A Nighttime Planning Session 02:27 The Plan is Put In Motion 04:26 The Lawmen Start their Search 05:10 The Bandits are Found 05:55 A Few Notes on This Episode's Participants 07:53 Bloopers References used in this episode can be found at www.storiesfromthemid...
The Creation of Teller County
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First came the Utes, then came Bob Womack, then came the gold miners. This episodes looks into the events that led to the formation of Teller County. 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Before us, the Utes 01:48 The discovery of gold changes everything 02:35 Resentment builds towards the county seat 04:13 Teller County becomes a reality 07:15 Blooper
Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad Wreck on Day Two of Passenger Service
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The first railroad to reach the Cripple Creek Gold District, the Florence & Cripple Creek, wound up Phantom Canyon from Florence and the first passenger train reached Cripple Creek on July 1, 1894. And there was much rejoicing. But at the trip back in the direction of Florence was more eventful than planned... 00:00 Introduction 00:38 The Celebration Begins 01:40 The First Passenger Train Arriv...
An Introduction to Steam Train Terminology
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The steam train was one of the most important factors in the development of Teller County. So, we'll have a lot of episodes that talk about them. This episode will bring you up to speed with some of the terminology the average person may not be familiar with. 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Why are we here? 01:34 Whyte notation 03:50 Track gauge 04:51 Parts of a locomotive 05:58 The train crew 08:36 T...
The Town of Midland
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Almost 150 years ago, a man named James Loshbaugh packed in everything he'd need to homestead and start a small community in what is now thought of as Rainbow Valley, south of current day Mueller State Park. When the town of Midland was platted, it was meant to be a temporary place to house railroad workers. But it became so much more... 00:00 Introduction 00:45 The Terror of Midland 01:47 It A...
Bob Womack - The Misunderstood Man Who Created a Mining District
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Many people know the name Bob Womack. But how many know about his perseverance in making the discovery that created the world's greatest gold district? 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Misunderstood and Fundemental 03:36 The Womacks Move West 04:42 Bob Heads into the Mountains 06:54 Influential Mine Owners Because of Bob 08:14 Bob Leaves the District 09:40 Closing 10:25 Bloopers References used in this...
A Brief Introduction to the History of Teller County.
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Welcome to the first official episode of Storied from the Midland as video podcast. We're going to quickly go over the history of Teller County, from the time misunderstood cowboy Bob Womack first found gold up to present day. Of course, that is a lot of time to cover, so this will be a primer to get us ready for future episodes. Enjoy! 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Opening 01:13 The Official Format...
Cripple Creek's most infamous pyromaniac
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Roy Bourquin first blows up his hands, and then he tries to blow up everyone else.
Great job! Would love to hear more!
I remember this marker sitting at the edge of the North Fork of the South Platte. I was glad to see that it was reset to a better location.
Great video. I've heard of the shooting, but have never seen the details of what happened after. I first saw this hotel back in the late 1960s and early 70s. We'd ride our minibikes from the Waterton Canyon side. This was before Chatfield and Strontia Springs Dam. We'd have to cross two trestle bridges. It was a shortcut back then, now you have to go all the way around through Sedalia or Conifer.
...interesting dude but as a Canadian I am afraid I cannot wax so romantic about the feller as he died invading Upper Canada when, I believe, the magazine at Fort York (Toronto) mysteriously exploded in 1813. After sacking Toronto and burning it his compatriots then crossed Lake Ontario, fought the Battle of Fort George, took control on Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) held it and in December, 1813 they burned it to the ground leaving over 400 habitants standing out in the snow wondering "wtf do we do now?" This all led of course to the burning of Buffalo and onward south to the White House in revenge for the burning of several Canadian towns. So, yes, Pike was a cool dude but at a time of war he was likely just as ruthless as the rest of them.
Being a history nerd, I read that the U.S. troops turned the Canadians against them in the follow-on actions after the death of General Pike at the close of the Battle of York and beyond. I really appreciate you providing a Canadian point of view.
A couple of centuries ago, not several.
Thank you for sharing this story of Duty, Courage and Honor. Stories that IMO need to be shared.
Great video, I must say, it is HALLOWED ground, not HOLLOWED!
Understood!
While this is a neat account, I do not understand how riding the train to the end saved lives, the engineer cannot steer the train, all he can do is hit the brakes.
Once I saw the distance between the blind curve and the wreck spot, I got it. There were only seconds to get the brakes applied. Once the fireman hit the valve to release the steam, he was done. But Billy Westall needed a little more time to get the brakes applied. He’d probably just had enough time to hit the brakes and check the boiler pressure when the engine hit the obstruction.
The driver (engineer) had responsibility for the running and safety of the train and its passengers - and good engineers took their responsibilities very seriously. Many men chose to put that responsibility for others in their care before their own safety, risking and giving their lives. A train weighing several hundred tons cannot stop on a sixpence (or dime). As the narrator says, Billy chose to apply the brakes and shut the regulator before hitting the obstruction, rather than jump. From the photograph, had he not done so the ensuing pile up, with the coaches over riding the wrecked engine could have seen many casualties. The cab on Billy's engine was largely filled with the firebox, leaving a fairly narrow space for the driver to move; sadly this fate befell a lot of US drivers. To quote one old time engineer on the C&O "You have to have a lot of faith to pull that throttle, when you can't see what's waiting round the next curve". RIP all the brave men who served the railroads, in every country. We owe them.
Thank you, lovely story, well told. "Tell my wife I died thinking of her" - doesnt get any better than that does it!😙😙
There are a lot of bygone heros who fall nearly forgotten to time... very sad. Thank you for this, it's a very interesting piece of American history.
Hero.❤️
"Greater love has no one but to lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 P.S. Love the bloopers.
That story hit the spot on this not so hot 6-28-24 Kansas City day, (thankx-SFTM)
You're welcome! It's great to hear that the story worked for you.
4:08 Narrow guage isn't only limited to 3ft guage, Narrow guage is defined by being narrower relative to the standard guage, 2ft guage is also Narrow guage.
Oooo a steam locomotive channel, can't wait for some of the math
I live in Rainbow Valley, and if your interested, I think I have found what I believe to be old log flumes in Putney Gulch. It is a good walk but if you are interested, I will fill you in.
Brilliant, Brother!
Thank you, Sister!