Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad

He finds incredible, enduring stability.

The text tells us he gets a civilian job with the Orem branch of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.

And he doesn't just work there for a little bit before moving on.

He works as a conductor for 45 years.

I'm Grace.

Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer as a resort town on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, it has grown into a dynamic city while retaining its outdoor-focused identity.

The city is dominated by Pikes Peak, about 14,115 feet to the west, one of Colorado's most famous 14 years.

Garden of the Gods, a national natural landmark with towering red sandstone formations, lies just northwest of downtown and is one of the most visited free attractions in the state.

It happened on December 1, 1938, just south of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The city was dealing with blizzard conditions, and a school bus carrying 23 Jordan High School students, ranging in ages from 12 to 18, was attempting to bring the kids home safe when the bus stalled out on the railroad tracks just as a 50-car Denver and Rio Grande Western freight train came hurtling their way.

The train crew saw the bus pull up on the tracks and apply their brakes.

There was a law at that time that school buses had to stop in front of the tracks.

Silcox was picking up students from Riverton, Bluffdale, South Jordan, and Crescent, now part of Sandy, the area around 11,000 South and State Street, for delivery to Jordan High School.

A snowstorm had blanketed the southern end of the valley that morning, and visibility and driving conditions were difficult.

Having picked up 38 students, Silcox took the bus north on 300 West, which ran adjacent to the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad main line into Salt Lake City.

Silcox ran a tight ship on his bus, and the students were talking quietly.

Sales and I figured that we were born leaders of men, hence we didn't like the idea of bringing up the rear three days behind the other two operatives.

Therefore, in Mancos, Colorado, on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, we put our jaded horses in a pasture and stored our camp outfit, taking our saddles along with us, and boarded a train for Durango.

Here we overtook Garmin and his chum.

From Durango, Sales and I led the chase by riding on trains, in buggies, and on hired saddle horses.

Well, now, this is what I think it is.

Yes, Charles Foster, agent in charge, Rio Grande Railroad, Pueblo, Colorado.

And what's...

John Suki.

Railroad companies clash.

Pueblo, Colorado.

A state of open war has developed between the Western Pacific and Rio Grande Railroads over ownership of the right-of-way across Raymond Gorge.

Gunmen hired by both sides of destroyed track and intimidated passengers.