A Royal Gorge Route afternoon excursion traverses the depths of the "Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River" as viewed from the Royal Gorge Bridge 955ft above. The lengthy consist is powered by an F7... (more)

Royal Gorge Route F7(A) CRRX 402, running alongside the Arkansas River

Royal Gorge Route F7(A) CRRX 402, running alongside the Arkansas River, as seen from the Royal Gorge suspension bridge

A Canon City & Royal Gorge train is at one of the most famous spots on the old Denver & Rio Grande Western -- deep in the Royal Gorge. The eastbound train is approaching the famous "hanging b... (more)

A short six-car Canon City and Royal Gorge Railway passenger train enters the Royal Gorge just east of the old Gorge siding location between Burnito and Gorge, Colorado, on June 2, 2011. EMD F7A N... (more)

This was the second F7A unit that was sidelined for unknown reasons. This engine was usually placed on the opposite end of the train from the other F7A unit (CRRX 403). Not sure if it was runnin... (more)

Unfortunately the F7A's that usually guide the Royal Gorge Railroad train were not running this day. The train was guided back down by this boxy power car, an ex VIA generator car.

Viewed from the famed Royal Gorge suspension bridge, a westbound Rio Grande local has just cleared the hanging bridge, and is continuing toward Salida and Tennessee Pass. These tracks are still ac... (more)

EMD RP40-2C locomotive C20 leads a short consist through the Royal Gorge. The train is only a few moments from passing beneath the famous Royal Gorge Bridge.

An interior view of the Canon City and Royal Gorge Railroad's restored "Gen. William J. Palmer" Dining Car, named after the late, Civil War-era industrialist. General William Jackson Palmer and Dr... (more)

In this view we are about 45 minutes into our 2 hour journey through the beautiful Royal Gorge. It was a wonderful ride and I enjoyed the open car for the entire ride!

Exiting the gorge on the eastbound return trip to Canon City. This late-season train was well patronized and made for an impressive site snaking through the gorge in a (not quite uniform) pseudo ... (more)

The 3:30pm Royal Gorge Railroad tourist train is entering the Royal Gorge, passing several raftloads of friendly thrill-seeking tourists shooting the rapids on the Arkansas River.

A gorgeous day for a ride through the Royal Gorge. Incredibly warm temperatures, and bright blue skies make the experience even more enjoyable as we head west away from the Depot.

The Famous D&RGW Hanging Bridge as seen from the cab's left seat. The 130 year old bridge is a 175' plate girder suspended on one side by an A frame. It's original 1879 cost was $11,759, a large ... (more)