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You'll Never See Us
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Legacy Locomotive Shop goes Full Steam Ahead
“You’ll Never See Us” highlights the value of our invisible workforce. Whether it’s working in a cemetery or looking out for wildfires, these workers have a monumental impact on our everyday lives but hardly get the recognition. These jobs, sometimes done in solitude or within a small group, are all essential to the Colorado workforce.
Legacy Locomotive Shop goes Full Steam Ahead
Season 1 Episode 5 | 5m 6s | CC
In Strasburg, Uhrich Locomotive Works has been around since 1948. Functioning originally as a steam locomotive shop, they've transformed to be more versatile in recent years. Marlin Uhirch took over the business from his father, Virgil Uhrich, in during the 1990s. He hopes to continue the practice and teach the younger generation this skills that are starting to disappear.
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