Tag: rail history

Herb Ringer’s American West: ALPINE TUNNEL, COLORADO

by stiles • September 30, 2021 • 3 Comments

"Harry at Alpine Tunnel." Not certain whether Harry was a friend, or just another traveler Herb encountered at this remote ghost of a gold rush settlement. Harry is standing in the old telegraph office, constructed in 1883 for the then-bustling spot at the west portal to the tunnel. 1977. Photo by Herb Ringer

Herb Ringer was an avid devotee of Rail History. He maintained a vast library of books on the topic, particularly on the rail lines of the Rocky Mountains. In the 60s and 70s he traveled regularly to the important sites…

ZEPHYR AMERICA: Durango to Silverton by Train with Herb Ringer

by stiles • November 30, 2020 • 1 Comment

Durango Colorado Rail Depot. 1948. Photo by Herb Ringer

Our regular readers know that we began a new project at the Zephyr in the past year–called “Zephyr America.” We’ve been slowly wading through the massive Zephyr archives of historic photos and digitizing them to share with our readers. To…