Originally constructed in 1887, the Strater Hotel offers 93 Victorian rooms. The Hotel is ornamented with hand-screened Bradbury & Bradbury wallpapers and the world's largest collections of Americ... (more)

Trains Unlimited photo freight backed under rainbow created from opening 473's cylinder cocks. The 1950's era "Bumblebee" scheme looked sharp on the former Denver & Rio Grande Western RR K-28 Alco... (more)

Another view of 473 on the wye at Silverton. Enjoy, Galen Witham

473 arriving at Silverton, acting as helper for the second train of the day, which was 16 cars! Enjoy, Galen Witham

481 on the wye at Silverton..notice the fresh snow in September! Enjoy, Galen Witham

After taking water and waiting a few minutes, 473 joins the second morning train for the trip up the canyon to Silverton. Here we see her leaving Hermosa Tank, crossing US 550... I hope you folk... (more)

Ready for the return trip to Durango after being turned on the Silverton wye.

D&S Work Extra 473 comes off the ledges, heading for Rockwood

482 waits with the 9:45 departure to Silverton.

Crossing Main Street

First Runby of the Day

Runby at Elk Park after one of the daily trains have passed

Preparing for the day's Photo special, the sun has just risen over the mountains.