Ragan Simpich’s One-of-a-kind Portrait of Colorado’s Railroad History

Step into over a century of Colorado’s rich rail and mining history through the incredible model railroad layout of Ragan Simpich — the Fair to Midland Railroad. From a young age, Ragan (affectionately known as “Reg”) was captivated by the stories embedded in the Rocky Mountains — some written across sweeping landscapes easy for anyone to see, others tucked away in remote mountain passes, and still more hidden in plain sight. That lifelong fascination became the foundation for something truly extraordinary.