The narrow gauge Durango and Silverton locomotive has just crossed the Animas River on the outskirts of Durango on the way to Silverton.

D&SNG 486, northbound, crossing the Animas River, parallel to Huck Finn Pond. The fish hatchery can be seen above the train. This view is from Rim Drive, on Chapman Hill, Durango.

The narrow gauge D&SNG K-36 locomotive pulls its load of happy passengers uphill and into the very scenic territory that lies ahead.

First train of the Labor Day weekend is about to meet the uphill grade bound for Silverton.

First train of the day departs Durango station. Distinctive aroma of a coal fired steam locomotive displaces the odor of Egg McMuffins emanating from next door, at least for a little while.

Second train of the day, K-36 #482, is fully loaded and awaiting departure.

During D&SNG's Railfest, a mixed freight leaves Silverton, Colorado, on the morning of August 24, 2010.

DRGW 478 is about to go for a spin on the turntable during a night photo session 8/20/11.

The line beyond Rockwood follows rock faces high above the Animas River. Could they have built the line more spectacularly?

Early snow had just fallen the night before in the San Juan Mountains, when #478 passed the timber brigde near Silverton.

High above the Animas River, a Denver & Rio Grande Western #478 is blowing off.

D&S 481 takes a breather during the layover at Cascade Canyon