The crew of Extra 478 South wait in the siding at Elk Park while train 461 charges past on the main, heading for Silverton.
While it appears like a stereotypical scene of a possible government cover-up, we are looking at a quarantine of sorts. Ex D&RGW K-37 #493 undergoes the delicate process of asbestos removal on thi... (more)
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)
A special steam charter with loco 478 arrives at Silverton
About a mile north of the Needleton stop, a northbound train passes under us at Watertank Hill.
K-28 473 leads the DSNG Presidential Special southbound along the Animas River at Elk Park on its return trip to Durango. more)