Virtual Launch Party: Preview of Rio Grande Steam Finale

Hosted by the Center for Railroad Photography & Art as a part of our free monthly online programming series. Learn more: railphoto-art....
Step aboard the D&RGW’s spectacular narrow-gauge railway of the 1950s and 1960s through the lens of some of the nation’s most renowned railroad photographers. The Center for Railroad Photography & Art invites you to embark on an unforgettable visual odyssey as we unveil a breathtaking collection of images meticulously curated from our extensive archives. Co-editors Scott Lothes and Elrond Lawrence will delve into the creative process behind compiling Rio Grande Steam Finale and offer unique insights into the journey of bringing this magnificent collection to life.
Scott Lothes, editor, has been the Center’s executive director since 2011 and editor of its journal, Railroad Heritage, since 2013. His photographs and articles appear frequently in magazines such as Trains, Classic Trains, and Railfan & Railroad. This is the fourth book he has edited or co-edited.
Elrond Lawrence, co-editor, joined the Center in 2022 as its acquisitions and marketing coordinator. His love for railroads and vintage highways led him to write the book Route 66 Railway, and his work has appeared in a wide range of magazines, news and corporate publications, books, and advertising.
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Recorded live on October 3, 2023.
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[@LouT1501]

The book is magnificent and I enjoyed how you told the story with the photography. Days after I finished the book, a friend came to our Friday coffee with a box of books that included 'Little Engines and Big Men' as well as one titled 'Going Railroading.' I finished the first and agree it's a great story of life working Colorado narrow guage railroads.

[@cartergreene750]

I received my copy a couple of weeks ago. It’s amazing. Really enjoyed this program, missed the live one unfortunately. Hope to be able to watch the November 14 program.

[@RolfStumpfRailMedia]

Looks like a lovely book :) Thank you Scott and El!

[@YardLimit]

I just finished reading this book and it is just magnificent. This presentation of outtakes makes it even more meaningful. I photograph the C&T multiple times during its season and the photographs in the book are inspirational.