A mixed train heads cautiously down the High Line away from Rockwood during the SLST charter.
As the sun rises, #478 bring its train slowly up the short section of street running in Sliverton.
I was attracted by this vista of some of America's most beautiful scenery alongside the Animas River. K-28 #478 is about to commence a runby.
Honey anybody? Or is the sight of the hard working K-28 on a re-worked 'Silvertom Mixed' sweet enough?
The crew of K28 #478 working a charter freight have a chat while waiting for the westbound service train to pass.
One of many runbys on this photo freight charter for British SLST group.
The Engine 478 begins working the climb to Silverton about five miles north of Durango. The Box Car is used to carry river rafts and camping supplies. The train will stop at several places along t... (more)
The Engineer working from the cab of 478 as it climbs the hill about ten miles north of Durango. This track location is the last place near the road as the train travels North along the Animas Riv... (more)
Engineer Jeff Ellingson in K-28 #478 waits for the order to move his train.
A well-timed blowdown was the climax to a perfect day on the narrow gauge.
The thaw is on - spring isn't far away. Photo charter on the D&S.
In the yard before we depart for Cascade Canyon on a Car Shop work-extra. I snuck this shot while kneeling to check a brake piston travel during an air test.
Ready for the return trip to Durango after being turned on the Silverton wye.
It's early morning as K-28 #478 is ready to leave Silverton
After one "normal" runby, the crew of the Photo special, showed off by exceding the speed limit (just a little) and blowing off the boiler, giving off a man made rainbow. Railroad: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RailroadLocomotive: Steam 2-8-2Location: Rockwood, Colorado, USALocomotive #: 478Train ID: Extra 472 WestPhoto Date: September 25, 2005
