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On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman

by KHEN Radio - 106.9 FM - Salida, CO

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A fun 30 minutes of railroad talk and more. Forrest and his guests talk about riding the rails, the history of trains and their love of the iron horse out West.

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Episodes

  1. May 10th, 2023-On the Rails-The Final Episode!

    May 10th, 2023-On the Rails-The Final Episode Forrest and Rick are joined by special guests Alan Lane, Eunice Colette and Leslie Matthews

  2. May 3rd, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Madison Butler

    May 3rd, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Madison Butler Madison is the Communications Director for the National Rail Passengers Association

  3. April 12th, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Jim Souby, Part 2

    April 12th, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Jim Souby, Part 2 Jim is head of the Front Range Rail Commission and talks about new Federal Funding!

  4. April 5th, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Forrest and Jim Souby, Part 1

    April 5th, 2023-On the Rails-Encore Episode with Forrest and Jim Souby, Part 1 Jim is also head of the Front Range Rail Commission and talks about new Federal Funding!

  5. March 29th, 2023-On the Rails- Forrest with Lawton Eddy on Portugal Trains, Part 2

    March 29th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with Lawton Eddy on Portugal Trip, Part 2 Lawton recently took a trip to Portugal and rode the rails!

  6. March 15th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane on Front Range Rail, Part 2

    March 15th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane on Front Range Rail, Part 2 Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover

  7. March 8th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest and Lawton Eddy talk about her rail adventures in Portugal

    March 8th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest and Lawton Eddy talk about her rail adventures in Portugal Lawton is a poet and traveler who lives in Salida Colorado

  8. March 1st, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest and Alan Lane discuss the new front range rail project status, Part 1

    March 1st, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest with Alan Lane disucuss the new front range rail project status Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover

  9. February 15th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest and PT Wood, Part 2

    February 15th, 2023-On the Rails- Forrest with PT Wood, Part 2 PT is our new County Commissioner in Chaffee County Colorado

  10. February 8th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest and PT Wood discuss the future of rail in the Upper Ark Valley

    February 8th, 2023-On the Rails-Forrest and PT Wood discuss the future of rail in the Upper Ark Vall PT Wood is the new County Commissioner in Chaffee County Colorado

  11. February 1st, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Mat and Jeannie Renyolds talking about the Colorado Ski Train

    February 1st, 2023-Forrest with Mat and Jeannie Renyolds on the Ski Train Matt and Jeanie are riders and fans of the Ski Trian to Winter Park

  12. January 25th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby answering questions Part 2

    January 25th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby answering questions , part 2 Jim Souby is the Chair of the Colorado Front Range Rail Commission

  13. January 18th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby answering questions on Front Range Rail

    January 18th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with Jim Souby answering questions on Front Range Rail Jim is the Chair of the Front Range Passenger Rail Commission

  14. January 11th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with George Graham, THE HOBO, part 2

    January 11th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with George Graham, THE HOBO, Part 2 George is a real hobo, riding and videoing his box car adventures

  15. January 4th, 2023-On The Rails-Forrest with George Graham, the HOBO, Part 1

    January 4th, 2023-On the Rails- Forrest with George Graham, The HOBO_Part 1 George is a real hobo, riding and videoing from the boxcars!

  16. December 28th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Patti LaTaille, Part 2

    December 28th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Patti La Taille, Part 2 Patti has been working with Restorative Justice in Chaffee County for many years.

  17. December 21, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Patti LaTaille discussing the Peace Train of Restorative Justice

    December 21st, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest and Patti LaTaille discuss the Peace Train of RJ Patti has been a part of Restorative Justice in Chaffee County for many years

  18. December 14th, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Dave Moore on overnight on the Zepher, Part 2

    December 14th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Dave Moore on overnight on the Zepher, Part 2 Dave just took an overnight trip on the California Zepher

  19. December 7th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Dave Moore, Part 1

    December 7th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Dave Moore, Part 1 Dave just took an overnight trip on the California Zepher

  20. November 30th, 2022-OTR- Forrest with Alan Lane, Part 2

    November 30th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest and Alan Lane, Part 2 Alan and Forrest continue their discussion of the old DRG ruins above Canyon City

  21. November 23rd, 2022, On The Rails- Forrest and Jesse Dresch discussing long distance rail travel in the US

    November 23rd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest with Jesse Dresch discussing long distance rail in the US Jesse was an Americore Vista volunteer with KHEN this past year!

  22. November 16th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest and Alan Lane on Colorado RR history

    November 16th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest and Alan Lane on Colorado RR History Alan and Forrest discuss an abandoned RR experiment above Canyon City, Colorado

  23. November 9th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Cathy Chochon Part 2

    November 9th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Cathy Chochon, Part 2 Cathy is a real estate agent in the Salida area

  24. November 2nd, 2022-On The Rails- Forrest with Cathy Chochon

    November 2nd, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Cathy Chochon Cathy is a real estate agent in the Salida area

  25. October 23rd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest and Rick White do a special 1 hour live show

    October 23rd, 2022-On the Rails-Forrest and Rick White do a special 1 hour live show! This show is part of KHEN's Fall Drive. Please go to KHEN.org to donate!

  26. October 19, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest talks with Andrew Zimmerman, Part 2

    October 19, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest talks with Andrew Zimmerman, Part 2 Andrew discusses rail heritage in Como, CO

  27. October 10, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest talks with Andrew Zimmerman Part 1

    Andrew discusses rail heritage in Como, CO. October 10,2022-On The Rails-Forrest talks with Andrew Zimmerman Part 1 Andrew discusses rail heritage in Como, CO

  28. October 3, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Jade Smith-a 9 year old rail enthusiast, Part 2

    Jade discusses travel in Australia October 3, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Jade Smith-a 9 year old rail enthusiast, Part 2 Jade Smith discusses travels in Australia

  29. September 27th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Jade Smith-a 9 year old rail enthusiast

    September 27th, 2022-On The Rails-Forrest with Jade Smith-a 9 year old rail enthusiast Jade Smith discusses travels in Australia

  30. September 20th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Louise Fish Part 3

    September 20th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Louise Fish Part 3 Louise Fish discusses her rail trip from Halifax to Victoria

  31. September 14th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Louise Fish Part 2

    September 14th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Louise Fish Part 2 Louise Fish discusses her rail trip from Halifax to Vancouver

  32. September 7th, 2022-OTR- Forrest with Louise Fish discussing her Canadian Rail Adventure

    September 7th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Louise Fish discussing her Canadian Rail Adventure Louise travelled from Nova Scotia to Victoria by rail this past July

  33. August 31st, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Jeannie Herickstare, Part 2

    August 31st, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Jeannie Herickstare, Part 2 Jeannie did some research and explains the train wreck in Mendon MO

  34. August 24th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Jeannie Herickstare on a train wreck in Mendon, MO

    August 24th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Jeannie Herickstare on the train wreck in Mendon, MO Jeannie has researched this wreck and the inspiring aftermath

  35. August 17th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Bob Sampson, Part 2

    August 17th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Bob Sampson, Part 2 Bob Sampson discusses the old RR days with Forrest

  36. August 10th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Bob Sampson a 33 year veteran RR engineer

    August 10th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Bob Sampson, a 33 year veteran RR engineer Bob discusses dealing with prejudice and weak unions in the 1970's

  37. August 3rd, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Bruce Goforth, Part 2

    August 3rd, 2022- Forrest with Bruce Goforth, Part 2 Bruce has a family history with a railroad in the smoky mountains

  38. July 27th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Bruce Goforth discussing family history and the RR

    July 27th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Bruce Goforth discussing family history and the RR Bruce has a family history with the railroad in the blue ridge mountains

  39. July 20th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Judy Smith, Part 2

    July 20th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Judy Smith, Part 2 Judy is a student of RR history along with Forrest

  40. July 13th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Judy Smith on the 48th Parallel and RR History

    July 13th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Judy Smith on the 48th Parallel and RR history Judy is a student of RR history along with Forrest

  41. July 6th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Stu Pappenfort, Part 2

    July 6th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Stu Pappenfort, Part 2 Stu Pappenfort was a River Ranger on the Arkansas River and interfaced with the RR

  42. June 29th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Stu Pappenfort on the interface between the River Rangers and the RR

    June 29th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Stu Pappenfort Stu Pappenfort was a River Ranger on the Arkansas River and interfaced with the RR

  43. June 23rd, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Alan Lane Part 2

    June 23rd, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Alan Lane, Part 2 Alan Lane is a frequent guest and rail lover

  44. June 8th, 2022-OTR_ Forrest with Jim Souby, Part 2

    June 8th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Jim Souby, Part 2 Jim is the president of the Colorado Rail Passenger Association

  45. June 1st, 2022-OTR- Forrest with Jim Souby, President of the Colorado Rail Passengers Association

    June 1st, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Jim Souby, President of the Colorado Rail Passengers Ass Jim has the latest scoop on what is happening with rail in Colorado

  46. May 25th, 2022-OTR-Forrest and Rick Spradlin discussing model trains

    May 25th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with Rick Spradlin on model trains Rick is an expert on Model trains!

  47. May 18th, 2022-OTR-Forrest welcomes OTR producer Leslie Matthews Part 2

    May 18th, 2022-OTR-Forrest welcomes Leslie Matthews producer of OTR Part 2 Leslie Matthews has been producing OTR for 4 years

  48. May 11th, 2022-OTR-Forrest welcomes OTR producer Leslie Matthews to the show!

    May 11th, 2022-OTR-Forrest welcomes OTR producer Leslie Matthews to the show Leslie Matthews has been producing OTR for 4 years

  49. May 5th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with RT Taylor Part 2

    May 5th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with RT Taylor Part 2 RT is a former mayor of Salida

  50. May 4th, 2022-OTR-Forrest with RT Taylor

    May 4th, 2022-OTR- Forrest with RT Taylor RT is a former mayor of Salida

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Topics in this show

Fun Train Chats Iron Horse Stories Rail Travel Tales Railroad History Short Podcast Train Enthusiasts Westward Tracks

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About this show

A fun 30 minutes of railroad talk and more. Forrest and his guests talk about riding the rails, the history of trains and their love of the iron horse out West.

Hosted by

KHEN Radio - 106.9 FM - Salida, CO

Produced by KHEN Radio

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman have?

On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman has 100 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 15, 2023.

What is On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman about?

A fun 30 minutes of railroad talk and more. Forrest and his guests talk about riding the rails, the history of trains and their love of the iron horse out West.

How often does On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman release new episodes?

On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman publishes weekly, based on its 100 episodes since May 2021.

Who hosts On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman?

On The Rails w/Forrest Whitman is created and hosted by KHEN Radio - 106.9 FM - Salida, CO.
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