The  Rio Grande still had hundreds of miles of Narrow Gauge Rail operations  in 1954 when Andy Payne became a steam locomotive fireman, then yard  hostler and later an engineer! Andy filmed many hours of movie film all during his career! This brings us a fresh "insider's" look at one of America's all-time favorite railroads.  Hosteling duties: Coaling, Sanding, and cleaning  out the grates in the firebox! Andy filmed all the great scenery and the railroad's  daily work life over the years. This leaves us a wonderful  historical  record of places that still had steam locomotives, and old  wooden  freight and passenger cars, earning revenue! Beautiful winter  scenes  were captured. This seemingly improbable operation was still valuable  to its customers until time ran out in 1969! Learn the history of the line  and hear some great stories, and insights, as Andy explains all the historic scenes he shot on Kodak Color Movie Film;  See action  from the cab, onboard and trackside. Much of the  material could only  have been recorded by someone that was  there, every day, for 15 years  and, with enthusiasm for his work.  This production has an emphasis on  revenue freight trains in regions that no longer have tracks. Steam firing and helper  operations with up to 3 locomotives, are featured up close with real sound in all types of weather and extreme conditions! Witness avalanches, rock slides, floods, and snow fighting!

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