Boreas Pass Railroad Day has sites to visit in Como, 4 or so stops on Boreas Pass, and one in Breckenridge at the Rotary Snowplow Park (foot of Boreas Pass.) You don't have to be there at 9:00. Its a self-guided tour. There will be people at most if not all of the stops talking about each place.
Imagine the excitement when Tom’s Baby, a 13.5-ounce gold nugget was discovered in Breckenridge. It was taken over Boreas Pass to Como and on to Denver in a train pulled by Engine No. 9. Celebrities and ordinary folks, criminals and lawmakers all traveled on the train over Boreas Pass in the years between 1882 and 1937. Trace their steps and learn some history on Boreas Pass Railroad Day.
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Boreas Pass Railroad Day is Saturday, August 18, 2012. The two historic schools in Como will be open as well as the roundhouse (only narrow gauge roundhouse left in Colorado) and the Como hotel. You can see the progress of the renovations to the historic Como depot. On Boreas Pass, Roberts Cabin and Swartz Cabin will be open, you can drive or ride a railroad handcar at Rocky Point and at the summit talk to railroad historian Tom Klinger and view his slides of trains on Boreas in the Section House. And get some free pancakes and coffee for breakfast - or as long as they last. On the Summit County side, Engine No. 9 and a rotary snowplow are on display. Other surprises and exhibits are in the works. A great way to spend a Saturday - and it's free! Sponsored by the South Park Ranger District and the South Park National Heritage Area. Call the South Park Ranger District at 719-836-2031 for more information
