Published On Feb 10, 2024
Caliente, Nevada both lives and dies by the life of the railroad. Today, this tiny town in the middle of nowhere is trying to find new life, nearly 30 years since the last passenger trains serviced the town.
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - First Settlers
0:28 - Culverwell Ranch
0:48 - Issues With the Railroad Coming to Town
1:48 - Union Pacific Train Rolls By
2:07 - Caliente Gets Its Name
2:25 - Caliente Rail Depot
4:19 - Boxcar Museum
4:49 - Decline Following Dieselisation
5:22 - Largest Employers
5:56 - Shift to Tourism and Parks
6:28 - Commercial Buildings, Churches, & Motels
7:23 - My Personal Thoughts on Caliente
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