And you can hear why almost every day. That is because of the 3.1-mile stretch of steel ribbon known as the Georgetown Loop. “The original plan was to build a through route from Denver to Leadville.

Earlier, three young college-aged women made their way to the station for the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad in Silver Plume. They had a similar problem, though even more urgency to make a flight.

I didn’t just realize this while riding the Georgetown Loop, but the hour-plus trip through the Rocky Mountains underscored everything I’ve come to love about the railroad.

No. 8: Georgetown Loop Railroad Georgetown Loop Railroad train makes its way along narrow tracks outside of Georgetown, October 07, 2016. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images) ...

GEORGETOWN, Colo. - A New York company will operate narrow-gauge steam trains on the historic Georgetown Loop line starting next summer, taking over for another operator that couldn't reach a deal ...

Discover The Area's Rich History And Mining Past One of the highlights of any visit to Silver Plume is taking an hour-long roundtrip ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Finished in 1884, this ...