On The Rails

Forrest Whitman

Sundays 9:30 - 10AM

Thursdays 11:30 AM - Noon

In Memoriam - Last Episode May 10, 2023

A weekly 30 to 45 minute show for and about railroad enthusiasts. All things railroad with Forrest Whitman and guests, from history and myths, ghost and tails. Tune in  -  All Aboard!

May 10th, 2023-On the Rails-The Final Episode!
A full hour with Forrest, Rick and Special Guests, Alan Lane, Eunice Colette and Leslie Matthews
May 3rd, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Madison Butler, Part 2
Madison is the Communication Manager for the National Rail Passengers Association
April 19th, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Madison Butler, Part 1
Madison is the Communication Manager for the National Rail Passengers Association
April 12th, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Jim Souby, Part 2
Jim is the head of the Front Range Rail Commission and talks about new Federal Funding!
April 5th, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Jim Souby, Part 1
Jim is the head of the Front Range Rail Commission and talks about new Federal Funding!
March 29th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with Lawton Eddy on train travel in Portugal, Part 2
Lawton Eddy had a great adventure in Portugal!
March 15th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane discussing Front Range Rail, Part 2
Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover
March 8th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest and poet Lawton Eddy about her train travels in Portugal
Lawton Eddy is a published poet and lives in Salida Colorado
March 1st, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane discussing Front Range Rail Project
Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover
February 15th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with PT Wood, Part 2
PT is our new County Commissioner in Chaffee County Colorado
February 8th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with PT Wood discuss the future of rail in the Upper Ark Val
PT is our new County Commissioner in Chaffee County Colorado
February 1st, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Mat and Jeannie Renyolds on the Ski Train
Mat and Jeannie discuss their experience riding the Ski Train to Winter Park
January 25th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby answering questions, Part 2
Jim Souby is the Chair of the Front Range Passener Rail Commission
January 18th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby answering questions on Front Range Rail
Jim Souby is the Chair of the Front Range Passenger Rail Commission
January 11th, 2023-On The Rails- Forrest with George Graham, The HOBO, Part 2
George is a real hobo, riding and videoing his box car adventures
January 4th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with George Graham, The HOBO
George is a real hobo, riding and videoing his box car adventures
December 28th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Patti LaTaille, Part 2
Patti has been part of Restorative Justice in Chaffee County for many years
December 21st, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Patti LaTaille discussing Peace Train RJ
Patti has been part of Restorative Justice in Chaffee County for many years
December 14th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Dave Moore, Part 2
More stories of the overnight trip on the California Zepher
December 7th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Dave Moore, Part 1
Dave just took an overnight trip on the California Zepher
November 23rd, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Jesse Dresch discussing long distance rail in the US
Jesse was an Americore Vista volunteer with KHEN this past year!
November 30th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane, Part 2
Alan and Forrest continue their discussion of old DRG rail lines above Canyon City
November 16th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane on Colorado RR History Part 1
Alan and Forrest discuss a recent trip to discover ruins of an old RR line above Canyon City
November 9th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Cathy Chochon Part 2
Cathy is a real estate agent in the Salida area
November 2nd, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Cathy Chochon
Cathy is a real estate agent in the Salida area
October 23rd, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest and Rick White do a special 1 hour live show!
This show is part of KHEN's fall fund drive. Please donate at KHEN.org!
October 19, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Andrew Zimmerman, Part 2
Andrew discusses rail heritage in Como, CO
October 10, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Andrew Zimmerman
Andrew discusses rail heritage in Como, CO
October 3, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Jade Smith, Part 2
Jade Smith discusses travels in Australia
September 27th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Jade Smith-a 9 year old rail enthusiast
Jade Smith discusses train travels in Australia
September 20th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Louise Fish, Part 3
Louise went cross country by rail from Nova Scotia to Victoria
Septembeer 14th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Louise Fish, Part 2
Louise went cross country by rail from Nova Scotia to Victoria
September 7th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Louise Fish discussing her Canadian Rail Trip
Louise went cross country by rail from Nova Scotia to Victoria
August 31st, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Jeannie Herickstare, Part 2
Jeannie did some research and explains the train wreck in Mendon MO
August 24th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest wtih Jeannie Herickstare on the train wreck in Mendon MO
Jeannie did some research and explains the wreck and the inspiring aftermath
August 17th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Bob Sampson, Part 2
Bob talks about the old days of rail roading
August 10th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Bob Sampson a 33 year RR engineer
Bob talks about dealing with prejudice and weak unions in the 1970's
August 3rd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Bruce Goforth Part 2
Bruce has a long family history with the railroad in the blue ridge mountains
July 27th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Bruce Goforth discussing RR's and family history
Bruce has a long family history with the railroad in the blue ridge mountains
July 20th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Judy Smith, Part 2
Judy is a student of RR history along with Forrest
July 13th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Judy Smith discussing history of the 48th parallel RR
Judy is a student of RR history along with Forrest
July 6th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Stu Pappenfort, Part 2
Stu Pappenfort was a River Ranger on the Arkansas River and interfaced with the RR
June 29th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Stu Pappenfort
Stu Pappenfort was a River Ranger on the Arkansas River and interfaced with the RR
June 23rd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane, Part 2
Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover
June 15th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane, Part 1
Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover
June 8th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby, Part 2
Jim is the president of the Colorado Rail Passenger Association
June 1st, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby, president of the Colorado Rail Passengers Ass.
Jim is always on top of what is new with Colorado Rail
May 25th, 2022-On the Rails- Forrest with Rick Spradlin
Rick is an expert on Model trains!
May 18th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest welcomes his producer Leslie Matthews Part 2
Leslie Matthews has been producing OTR for 4 years
May 11th, 2022-On the Rails- Forrest welcomes his producer Leslie Matthews to the show
Leslie Matthews has been producing OTR for 4 years
May 4th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with RT Taylor Part 2
RT is a former mayor of Salida
April 27th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with RT Taylor
RT is a former mayor of Salida
April 20th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Dave Ward, Part 2
Dave Ward is one of KHEN's great DJs
April 13th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Dave Ward, Part 1
Dave Ward is one of KHEN's great DJs
April 6th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with RR historian Fred Friedman Part 2
Fred is an expert on the history of Colorado and New Mexico Rail
March 30th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with RR historian Fred Friedman
Fred is an expert on the history of Colorado and New Mexico Rail
March 23rd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Trinidad Mayor Phil Rico on future rail expantion
Phil is the Mayor of Trinidad and very active in advocating for front range rail to extend south
March 16th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with John McCarthy, Part 2
John McCarthy is a rail fan and friend of Forrest and OTR
March 9th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with John McCarthy
John McCarthy is a rail fan and friend of Forrest and OTR
March 2nd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Matt and jeanie Reynolds Part 2
Matt and Jeanie are riders and fans of the Ski Trian to Winter Park
February 23rd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Matt and Jeanie Reynolds on the SKI TRAIN!
Matt and Jeanie are riders and fans of the Ski Trian to Winter Park
February 16th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Michael Kunkel and Reed Dills on Utah crude part 2
Michael and Reed are leaders in the environmental protection of the Arkansas River
February 9th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Michael Kunkle and Reed Dills on Utah crude oil train
Michael and Reed are leaders in the environmental protection of the Arkansas River
February 2nd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest and Alan Continue with Part 3
Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover
January 26th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest and Alan Lane yucking it up OTR Part 2
Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover
January 19th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest and Alan Lane yucking it up OTR
Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover
January 12th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest visits once again with Madison Butler Part 2
Madison is the Communications Manager for the National Rail Passengers Association
January 5th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest visits once again with Madison Butler about new info
Madison is the Communications Manager for the National Rail Passengers Association
December 29th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Phil Helfrick with Rails to Trails Part 2
Phil has been involved professionally with a number of Rails to Trails projects
December 22nd, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Phil Helfrick discussing Rails to Trails Possibilities
Phil has been involved professionally with a number of Rails to Trails projects
December 15th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with John Mattingley, farmer and rancher in Saguache, Pt 2
John has insight on what need to happen for ranchers to use commercial rail once again.
December 8th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with John Matingley, farmer and rancher in Saguache, CO
John has insight on what needs to happen for ranchers to use commercial rail once again.
December 1st, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Doug Davlin who lives in an historic rail station.
Doug's historic rail station home is on the DNRGW rail line.
November 24th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Wally Wallace, Trinidad Development Director, Part 2
Wally is a comedy writer who moved to Trinidad and is not developing large comedy events there.
November 17th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Wally Wallace, Trinidad Development Director
Wally is a comedy writer who moved to Trinidad and is now developing large comedy events there>
November 10th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Doug Davlin who lives in a passenger rail station!
Doug's historic rail station home is on the DNRGW rail line
November 3rd, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Robert Shoppe, RR Historian , Part 2
Robert is the President of the SouthPark RR Historical Society
October 27th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Robert Shoppe, RR Historian of Denver SouthPark RR
Robert is the President of the SouthPark RR Historical Society
October 20th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Randy Herickstare: on the rails stories Part 2
Randy is a retired attorney living in Salida. He hopped a few trains in his youth. Great stories!
October 13th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Randy Herickstare: on the rails stories
Randy is a retired attorney living in Salida. He hopped a few trains in his youth. Great stories!
October 6th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest wit h Spencer Dodge Part 2
Spencer coordinates between CDOT, the Rail Commission and all stakeholders on the rail project
September 29th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Spencer Dodge Liason with the Passenger Rail Assoc.
Spencer coordinates between CDOT, the Rail Commission and all stakeholders on the rail project
September 22nd, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Ed Escala and Don Shank, repurposing the rails part 2
Don owns the old Denver and Rio Grand Rail Lines
September 15th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Ed Escala and Don Shank, repurposing the rails!
Don owns the old Denver and Rio Grand Rail Lines
September 8th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Andrew Cox, long distance rail rider, Part 2
Andrew is an avid rail rider and photographer
September 1st, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Andrew Cox, long distance rail rider, Part 1
Andrew is an avid rail rider and photographer
August 25th, 2021-One the Rails-Forrest with Randy Growlberger Part 2
Randy gives an update on the achievements of the CO Rail Board
August 18th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Randy Growlberger, Project Director Colorado Rail Comiss
Randy gives an update on the achievements of the CO Rail Board
August 11th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest and Dave Ward discuss Anniversary Rail Trip Part 2
Dave Ward is one of KHEN's great DJs
July 28th, 2021- On the Rails-Forrest and Dave Ward discuss his Wedding Anniversary rail trip!
Dave Ward is one of KHEN's great DJs
July 21st, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest and Conductor Brad of the California Zepher Part 2
Conductor Brad tells us all about the new improvements on their way to the Zepher!
July 14th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest welcomes back Conductor Brad of the California Zepher
Conductor Brad is a long time conductor on the California Zepher
July 7th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest talking with Erika Riley, avid Amtrak Enthusiast
Erika has experienced many many miles on Amtrak
June 29th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest talking with Dixie about the California Zepher Part 2!
Dixie is an avid rail fan!
June 23rd, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest talking with Dixie about her trip on the California Zepher!
Dixie is an avid rail fan!
June 16th, 2021-On The Rails-Forrest with James Souby, President of CO RR Passengers Ass. Part 2
Jim is also head of the Front Range Rail Commission and talks about new Federal Funding!
June 9th, 2021-On The Rails-Forrest with James Souby, President of CO RR Passengers Association
Jim is also head of the Front Range Rail Commission and talks about new Federal Funding!
June 2nd, 2021-On The Rails-Forrest with Hank Martin, bus service for Front Range Rail Part 2
Hank Martin runs the Chaffee County Shuttle Service and works with Bustang.
May 26th, 2021-On The Rails- Forrest with Hank Martin discuss bus service for Front Range Rail
Hank Martin runs the Chaffee County Shuttle Service and works with Bustang.
May 12th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Spencer Dodge, Liason for Front Range Rail Project Part 2
Spencer coordinates between CDOT, the Rail Commission and all stakeholders on the rail project
May 4th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Spencer Dodge, Liason for Colorado Front Range Rail Project
Spencer coordinates between CDOT, the Rail Commission and all stakeholders on the rail project
April 28th, 2021-On the Rails-Special Click and Clack Edition with Alan Lane Part 2
Forrest and ALAN answer your rail questions
April 21st, 2021-On the Rails-Special Click and Clack Edition with Alan Lane
Forrest and ALAN answer your rail questions
April 14th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Sal Pace of the Rail Commission
Sal is the Vice Chair of the Southwest Chief and front Range Rail Commission
April 7th, 2021-On the Rails-Forrest with Lynda LaRocca, Part 2
Linda is a poet and rail fan from Chaffee County
March 31 2021-On The Rails Forrest and Lynda LaRocca PT 1
Lynda is a poet and rail fan from Chaffee County
March 24, 2021 Forrest and David O Williams Pt 2
David is a journalist from Vail
March 17th, 2021 Forrest and David O. Williams Pt 1
David is a journalist from Vail
March 10, 2021 -Forrest with Hayden Soloviev. Pt 2
The Soloviev family is looking to purchase the Tennessee Pass Rail Line.
March 3, 2021 - Forrest with Hayden Soloviev. Pt 1
The Soloviev family is looking to purchase the Tennessee Pass Rail Line.
February 24th, 2021-Forrest and Robert Parker on proposed rail through Salida Part 2
Robert Parker is an artist and resident along the old rail line
February 17, 2021 Forrest and Robert Parker discuss the proposed opening of Rail line through Salida
Robert Parker is an artist and resident along the old rail line
February 10th, 2021-Forrest with Mike Christensen of Utah Passenger Rail Association Part 2
Forrest and Mike discuss possibility of Amtrak from Utah to Colorado and much more!
February 3rd, 2021-Forrest with Chaffee County Commissioner Keith Baker Part 2!
All the issues surrounding reopening of Tennessee Pass
January 27th, 2021-Forrest with Chaffee County Commissioner Keith Baker on reopening Tenn. Pass
Lots of regulatory questions for light and heavy freight as well as passenger service
January 20th, 2021-Forrest with Mike Christensen of the Utah Passenger Rail Association
Forrest and Mike discuss new passenger rail in Utah!
January 13th, 2021-Forrest with Alan Lane and Tara Flannagan on reopening of Tennessee Pass, Part 2
Midland and Pacific Railroad is leasing the tracks and reopening the line!
January 6th, 2021-Forrest with Earle Kittleman and Tara Flannagan_News Flash, Tennessee Pass reopens
Earle is a rail historian and Tara reported on the event!
December 30th, 2020-Forrest with Randy Growlberger on Front Range Rail Part 2
Randy is the Project Director for the Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission
December 23rd, 2020-Forrest with his Family for a special Christmas Show from Thailand!
Meet Forrest's son, daughter in law and granddaughter for a reading of the Polar Express!
December 16th, 2020-Forrest with Randy Growlberger on front range rail and the Biden Admin, Part 1
Randy is the Project Director for the Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission
December 2nd, 2020-Forrest with Madison Butler on traveling the rails for a whole year, Part 2
Madison is the Communications Manager for the National Rail Passengers Association
November 25th, 2020-Forrest with Madison Butler on traveling the rails for a whole year!
Madison is the Communications Manager for the National Rail Passengers Association
November 18th, 2020-Forrest with Betty Plotz discussing recent rail trip on the Southwest Chief
Betty is part of the renowned rail fans group in Salida, CO
November 11th, 2020-Forrest with John McCarthy discuss trip on the Southwest Chief, Part 1
Rail Fans discuss Recent trip in October of 2020
November 4th, 2020-Forrest with John McCarthy discuss trip on the Southwest Chief, Part 2
Rail Fans discuss Recent trip in October of 2020
October 28th, 2020-Forrest with Randy Growlburger of CDOT discuss rail on the front range Part 2.
Randy is the Colorado Department of Transportation staff working with the Colorado Pass Rail Ass.
October 21, 2020-Forrest with Randy Growlburger, of CDOT discussing front range rail update Part 1.
Randy is the Colorado Department of Transportation staff working with the Colorado Pass Rail Ass.
October 14th, 2020-Forrest with Evan Stair, Railroad Historian Part 2
Forrest and Evan continue their discussions
October 7th, 2020-Forrest with Evan Stair, Railroad Historian
Forrest and Evan discuss the history of Amtrack
September 30th, 2020-Forrest with Conductor Brad discussing the future, Part 2
Conductor Brad is a long time conductor on the California Zepher
September 23rd, 2020- Forrest with Conductor Brad discussing the future of long distance rail travel
Conductor Brad is a long time conductor on the California Zepher
September 16th, 2020-Forrest wtih former Harvey Girl Beverly Ireland Part 2
Beverly was one of the original Harvey Girls of the Harvey Railroad Hotels years ago.
September 9th, 2020-Forrest with Madison Butler, Summer on the Rails Part 2!
Madison is with the Rail Passengers Association and did a Summer by Rail
September 2nd, 2020-Forrest with Bruce Warren talking and singing rail songs Part 2!
August 26th, 2020-Forrest with Vic Kulkin and Chris James Part 2
Railfest 2020 and more info on historic Leadville rail!
August 19th, 2020-Forrest with Vic Kulkin and Chris James
So much knowledge and info on historic Colorado Rail...Amazing!
August 12th, 2020-Forrest with Chris James, Rail Author and Publisher Part 2
Chris is the author of Silver Rails: A book about the rail story of Leadville CO!
August 5th, 2020-Forrest with Chris James, Rail Author and Publisher
Chris is the author of Silver Rails: A book about the rail story of Leadville CO!
July 29th, 2020-Forrest with Madison Butler, Summer on the Rails. Part 2
Madison rode the rails all summer as an intern at the Rail Passenger Association
July 22nd, 2020-Forrest with Carl Fowler, Rail Fan and Rail Blogger, Part 2
Forrest and Carl get into the politics of rail in the US right now
July 15th, 2020-Forrest with Carl Fowler, Rail Fan and Rail Blogger, Part 1
July 8th, 2020-Forrest with Madison Butler discuss 24 cities in 50 days by rail, Part 1
Madison is with the Rail Passengers Association and did a Summer by Rail
July 1st, 2020-Forrest and Kathy Hendrickson discuss The Southwest Chief Part 2
Kathy is the owner of Southwest Detours
June 24th, 2020-Forrest and Kathy Hendrickson discuss Southwest Detours and the Southwest Chief
Kathy is the owner of Southwest Detours
June 17th, 2020-Forrest with Bruce Warren and Orin Driben talking and singing rail songs
June 10th, 2020-Forrest with John McCarthy, What Train Would I Ride Part 2!!
John McCarthy, rail passenger extraordinaire chats with Forrest and Producer Rick White!
June 3rd, 2020-Forrest with John McCarthy, What Train Would I Ride if I Could Ride It!
John McCarthy, rail passenger extraordinaire chats with Forrest and Producer Rick White!
May 27th, 2020-Forrest with Beverly Ireland, a former Harvey Girl, answereing questions!
How was it to be a Harvey Girl in the 1950's at the Harvey Railroad Hotels
May 20th, 2020-Forrest with Randy Growlberger, Answering Questions Part 2
More information about the Southwest Chief
May 13th, 2020-Forrest with Randy Growlberger, Answering Questions Part 1
Randy is the Colorado Department of Transportation staff working with the Colorado Pass Rail Ass.
May 6, 2020-Forrest with Andrew Koranski discussing Rail Safety Part 2
April 29th, 2020 Forrest with Andrew Koranski discussing Rail Safety
Derailments and more safety issues
April 22nd, 2020-Forrest with Conductor Brad Part 2, they Discuss Amtrack and Covid 19
How has Covid-19 affected the California Zepher, Amtrack and other lines?
April 15th, 2020-Forrest with Conductor Brad discuss more train stories
April 8th, 2020-Forrest with Dustin Anzuras (Part 2)
Forrest and Dustin discuss his rail hotel above the train station in Grand Juction
March 30th, 2020-Forrest and Dustin Anzuras talk about Dustin's Rail Hotel in Grand Junction
Great Rail hotel above the train station in Grand Junction, Colorado
March 24th, 2020-Forrest does a special show on COVID-19 and the rails
Forrest discusses COVID-19 with his son in Thailand.
March 17th, 2020-Forrest with Randy Growlburger discussing front range passenger rail
Randy is CDOT's Project Director for the Sowthwest Chief
March 11th, 2020-Forrest with Diane Mitsch Bush discussing high speed rail in Colorado
Diane Mitsch Bush served 3 terms in the Colorado house of Rep and on the Colorado Rail Authority
March 4th, 2020-Forrest with Earl Kittleman get nostalgic about western rail travel
All about Nostalgia for the rails
February 25th, 2020-Forrest and Greg Panos discuss working on the railroad part 2
Greg has a show on KHEN called Rocky Mountain Live and he has a history of working the rails!
February 19th, 2020-Forrest and Greg Panos dicuss working on the railroad
Greg has a show on KHEN called Rocky Mountain Live and he has a history of working the rail!
February 12th, 2020-Forrest and Alan Afelt discuss historic rail hotels (part two)
Alan Afelt has purchased and redeveloped two historic hotels along the route of the Southwest Chief
February 5th, 2020-Forrest and Alan Afelt discuss the redevelopment of historic rail line hotels!
Alan Afelt has purchased and redeveloped two historic hotels along the route of the Southwest Chief
January 29th, 2020-Forrest and Andrew Koransky discuss a trip on the Southwest Chief and rail safety
Have fun on the Southwest Chief and learn about how safe train travel really is!
January 22nd, 2020-Forrest and Sal Pace discuss the reintroduction of passanger rail in Colorado
Learn about new legislation public input for passenger rail in Colorado

Be Part of the future of Passenger Rail in Colorado!

Don’t miss upcoming combined public input meetings by CDOT and the Colorado Rail Board:

  1. Tuesday, January 21st in Loveland at Public Works…2pm

  2. Wednesday, January 22nd in Denver at Dr. COG…2pm

  3. Thursday, January 23rd in Pueblo at 5615 Wills Blvd….2pm

January 15th, 2020-Forrest and Structural Engineer Walt Bleser discuss the Moffit Tunnel and more!
Learn about the structural issues of our RR Tunnels and Bridges
January 8th, 2019-Click and Clack Special with Forrest, Alan Lane and Rick White
Forrest and Alan answer listener rail questions
December 23rd, 2019-Forrest with his family discussing passenger rail travel in Southeast Asia
Part 2
December 17th, 2019-Forrest with his family discussing passenger rail travel in Southeast Asia
Part 1 of 2
December 11th, 2019-Forrest and Meghan Doenges
Forrest and Meghan discuss Millennials and Amtrack
December 4th, 2019-Forrest with Bruce Warren and Rick White
Forrest and Bruce discuss train songs (and sing a few)
November 27th, 2019-Forrest with Jim Souby, President of Colorado Rail Passenger Association
Forrest and Jim talk about the bipartisan support for long distance passenger rail!
November 20th, 2019-Forrest with The Chief and Angela
Stories about travel on the California Zepher
November 5th, 2019-Forrest with Dave Wiewel
Full hour episode: Alaska Rails and the Northern Exposure!
October 30th, 2019-Forrest with Brad Swartzwelter
All about the "Silver Cup" at Union Station
October 16th, 2019-Forrest with Joel McBride
Forrest and Joel discuss "being hit by a train" and the history of the California Zepher
September 25th, 2019-Forrest with Janet Franz and Kate Larkin
Two for the Tracks! Part 2 of 2
September 18, 2019 - Forrest with Janet Franz and Kate Larkin
Two For the Tracks! Part 1 of 2
September 11, 2019-Forrest with Walt Bleser, Part 2
Railroad Technology!
September 3, 2019 - Rail Gossip continues with John Bishop
Part 2 of 2
August 28, 2019 - Rail Gossip with John Bishop
Part 1 of 2
August 21, 2019 - Forrest talks with Randy Grauber
Forrest and Randy Grauber talk about plans for high speed rail between Ft. Collins and Pueblo
August 14, 2019-Forrest with Vic Kuklin, Part 2
The conclusion of Forrest's fascinating talk about Rail Fest and Rail History
August 7, 2019 - Forrest with Vic Kuklin, Part 1
Forrest and Vic Talk About How BV Railfest 2019 Was
July 31, 2019-Forrest with Leslie Champ, Part 2
2nd half of Leslie's Train Trip to San Diego
July 24, 2019 - Forrest with Walt Bleser
All about UNDER the Train!
July 17, 2019 - Forrest with Leslie Champ, Part 1
Leslie Takes the Train to San Diego
July 10, 2019 - Forrest with Vic Kuklin
Forrest and Vic Discuss the Upcoming 2019 Railfest in Buena Vista
July 5th, 2019 - Forrest with John McCarthy and Allen Lane, Part 2
June 26, 2019 - Forrest with John McCarthy and Allen Lane, Part One
Click and Clack of the Rails
June 19th - Forrest with Conductor Brad Part 2
June 12th - Forrest with Conductor Brad Part 1
May 29th - Forrest with Dave Berry Part 2
Tales of Steam Engines continue...
May 29th - Forrest with Dave Berry Part 1
Forrest and Dave discuss the history of the Steam Engine and how it relates to the history of Rail
May 15, 2019 - Forrest with Dave Wiewel - Part 1
Talk Includes Alaska Rails and the Northern Exposure
May 8, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Art Hutchinson - Part 2
Forrest and Art Discuss the History of the Hutchinson Ranch, the Ute Indians, and Colorado Railroads
May 1, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Art Hutchinson - Part 1
Forrest and Art Discuss the History of the Hutchinson Ranch
April 24, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Daneya Esgar
Forrest and CO State Representative Daneya Esgar Discuss Rail Safety
April 17, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Jane Carpenter - Part 2
Forrest and Jane Continue Their Discussion of Local Rail History
April 10, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Jane Carpenter - Part 1
Forrest and Jane Discuss Local Rail History
April 3, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Jill Gaebler - Part 2
Chairperson of Colorado Rail Commission
March 27th, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Jill Gaebler - Part 1
Chairperson of Colorado Rail Commission
March 20th, 2019 - Forrest Talks with Mike Rosso of Colorado Central Magazine
Discussing the History of Marshall Pass
March 13th, 2019 - Forrest talk with Daniel Smith - Reporter for Ark Valley Voice
Riding the Rio Grande and Public Support for Amtrak
March 6th, 2019 - On the Rails Special: Click and Clack Answer Rail Questions - Part 2
With Forrest Whitman and Alan Lane
Feb 27th, 2019 - On the Rails Special: Click and Clack Answer Rail Questions - Part 1
With Forrest Whitman and Alan Lane
Feb 24, 2019 - Forrest talks with Nancy McCaffery of Colorail
Discussion of the Colorado Rail Passenger Association
Feb 17, 2019 - Forrest with Tom Pokorny - Part 2
Riding the California Zephyr
Feb 10, 2019 - Forrest with Tom Pokorny - Part 1
Riding the California Zephyr
Feb 3, 2019 - Forrest with Earle Kittleman - Part 2
Railroad Fan and Member of Railroad Riders of Salida
Jan 27, 2019 - Forrest with Earle Kittleman - Part 1
Railroad Fan and Member of Railroad Riders of Salida
Jan 13, 2019 - Forrest with Nomadic Poet Lawton Eddy - Part 2
Local Salida Poet Lawton Eddy Reads Some Of Her Wonderful Poetry
Jan 6, 2019 - Forrest with Nomadic Poet Lawton Eddy - Part 1
Local Salida Poet Lawton Eddy Talks About Riding The Rails And Writing Poetry
December 30, 2018 - Forrest with Elizabeth Gallegos
Living And Growing Up In A Railroad Town and Remembering Salida
December 23, 2018 - Forrest with Paul Smith - Part 2
Railroads in Colorado: Past, Present and Future
December 16, 2018 - Forrest with Paul Smith - Part 1
Railroads in Colorado: Past, Present and Future
December 9, 2018 - Forrest with Ron Ried & Larry Poague - Part 2
Merging Railroads and the Future of Trains in the United States
December 2, 2018 - Forrest with Ron Reid & Larry Poague - Part 1
Working on the Rails
November 18, 2018 - Forrest with CO State Senator Leroy Garcia
Supporting the Future of Railroad in Colorado
October 28, 2018 - Forrest with Larry Poague
Working On The Union Pacific Railroad for 42 Years
October 21, 2018 - Forrest with David Kurtsinger - Director of CDOT
Transportation in Colorado
October 14, 2018 - Forrest with Senator Hugh Fowler - Part 2
Political Support for Colorado Trains
October 7, 2018 - Forrest with Senator Hugh Fowler - Part 1
Political Support for Colorado Trains
Sept 30, 2018 - Forrest with Rick White - Part 2
Riding The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
Sept 23, 2018 - Forrest with Rick White - Part 1
Riding The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
Sept 9, 2018 - Forrest with Kathy Hendrickson and Allan Affedt
Restoration and Conservation of the Historic Fred Harvey Hotels
Sept 2, 2018 - Forrest with Loren Hettinger
Fire Report , The San Luis Valley, and The Beautiful Apsen Leaves. Turning Gold Early This Year!
Aug 26, 2018 - Forrest with Wayne Iverson - Part 2
Being a Hobo on the Rails and more about Ghost Trains
Aug 19, 2018 - Forrest with Wayne Iverson - Part 1
Topics Include Being a Hobo on the Rails and Ghost Trains
Aug 12, 2018 - Forrest with Emily Walker - Part 2
Colorado Rail Passenger News
Aug 5, 2018 - Forrest with Emily Walker - Part 1
Colorado Rail Passenger News
July 29, 2018 - Forrest with Russ McGoodwin - Part 2
Rumble On The Rails
July 22, 2018 - Forrest with Russ McGoodwin - Part 1
Rumble On The Rails
July 15, 2018 - Forrest with Kirstin & Steven Ayers from the Leadville Colo & Southern Railroad
Discussion of the Fun Family Railroad to Ride in Leadville, Colorado
July, 8, 2018 - Forrest with Matt Abbey
Railroads Fight Fires Too
July 1, 2018 - Forrest with Amtrak Conductor Brad Swartzwelter
Discussion Includes the Winter Park Express and the Colorado Association of Railroad Passengers
June 17, 2018 - Forrest with Paul Smith
Riding the Rails and the Trains of Leadville, Colorado
June 10, 2018 - Forrest with Allen Lane
Trains To The Trailheads
June 3, 2018 - Forrest with Rio Grande Railways Corporate Director Of Special Events Matt Abbey
Ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railway
May 27, 2018 - Forrest with Pete Bond - Part 2
The Colorado Passenger Association and the California Zephyr
May 20, 2018 - Forrest with Pete Bond - Part 1
The Colorado Passenger Association and the California Zephyr
May 13, 2018 - Forrest Whitman with Susan Jesuroga and Bob Campbell - Part 2
Trains and the Salida Museum
May 6, 2018 - Forrest Whitman with Susan Jesuroga and Bob Campbell - Part 1
Open House at the Salida Museum
April 29, 2018 - Forrest Talks with John McCarthy
Pilot Episode with John McCarthy