American History TV will be in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Among the things of interest to Rail Fans.
American History TV on C-SPAN3, Sunday at 2 pm ET:
- Learn about Cheyenne's locomotive history and why the city credits the Union Pacific for its growth. Hear train historian James Ehrenberger explain the lasting impact this had on the city and what Cheyenne was like at the height of railroad travel.
- Tour an Old Big Boy Steam Engine with the man who's leading the effort to restore it, making it the only operational steam engine of its kind. Hear Ed Dickens with Union Pacific Engine Restoration talk about the restoration process.