Durango and Silverton #481 travels slowly through the rock cut as the conductor stands by.
Southbound Silverton train passing the water tank at Neddleton
The second Silverton train of the day climbs upgrade at the olf Rte 550 crossing
481 and 481's Tender in the shop, 481 is receiving winter maintenance plus a new smoke box, while in the stall next to it, it's tender has its trucks being worked on
Smile and say "Narrow Gauge Steam Railroading"! The engineer, front brakeman, and locomotive serviceman pose before we depart.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge (Baldwin built 1925) was rather new on this operation in 1981. D&SNG acquired 481 March 1981. 478 is at right.