KCC #93 steams out of Tunnel #1 in Robinson Canyon with 100 ton steam crane "A", its tender and associated equipment. From the 2020 Nevada Northern winter photo shoot.

A unique piece of Colorado history, the "Galloping Goose", came into being due to the struggles of the Rio Grande Southern, a narrow gauge line which went from Ridgway, Colorado to Duran... (more)

C&TS #488 is the helper today on this early June doubleheader, with #487 as the road engine. Pictured here at Coxo, the train will enter a sharp curve just behind my location, cross Wolf Creek on... (more)

A charter makes its way down from Cumbres Pass in this early June view, shot just up the line from Coxo Crossing. A couple of things of note here - on point is newly rebuilt #488 and in the consi... (more)

I was traveling to Chama, NM early on a Friday evening to spend a weekend shooting fall colors on the C&TS when I ran into a surprise as I crested Cumbres Pass on Hwy 17. A short eastbound train ... (more)

D&RGW #485 (with #489 temporarily playing the part) moves down the south leg of the wye on top of Cumbres Pass. In this view, we can clearly see the location of the turntable which used to be loc... (more)

NN #40 moves a mixed train past the distinctive coal and water towers in the East Ely yard. From the 2020 Nevada Northern winter photography weekend.

We've just left Ely and are approaching Tunnel 1 up Robinson Canyon. Our work train lead by KCC #93 features NN's 100 ton steam wrecking crane "A", its tender and assorted other cars. From the s... (more)

#40 Stepping out in the Steptoe Valley. The final day of the Nevada Northern winter photo weekend brought flawless blue skies and moderate temperatures. Our morning mixed train went out o... (more)

An unusual two engine train approaches Coxo Crossing on the C&TS. Not strictly speaking a "double-header" but not a mid-train helper either, this unusual configuration was due to the need for ext... (more)

By mid-July of 2004, the C&TS had not seen any double-header action in a long time due to lower ridership and motive power shortages. Times were lean. So there was considerable excitement when w... (more)

Feed us! NN #40 and KCC #93 position at the Nevada Northern's historic coaling tower. While not currently operable, the pose is still classic.

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Into the morning light. KCC #93 and NN #40 stage a dramatic entrance as they move out of the relative warmth of the engine house and into the chilly winter air.

From the secon... (more)

Our D&RGW #315 special has reached Lava Tank, atop the first mesa SW of Antonito. Unfortunately, the tank has been out of service for many years, so our thirsty non-superheated locomotive will ne... (more)

D&RGW #485 is backing its train into the remains of the snowshed which covers the tail of the wye atop Cumbres Pass, the high point of the C&TS at 10,015'. Of course, the real #485 was irreparabl... (more)