Rio Grande Southern Power: RGS #455. With Cumbres & Toltec Fireman Austin Goodwin handling the spout, RGS K-27 Locomotive #455 (D&RGW #463 re-lettered as 455) takes on water prior to a 2021... (more)

The team at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado get their Rio Grande Southern #7 Galloping Goose ready to give rides.

In a surprise turn of events, and to the delight to many of the photographers on hand as part of the day's Victorian Iron Horse Roundup activities, visiting Rio Grande Southern No. 20 has coupled ... (more)

RGS No. 20 shoves past the Antonito water tank after a successful test run towards Lava.

RGS No. 20 is making its first test run on the Cumbres & Toltec, allowing the crew to really "open 'er up" for the first time since restoration. Before this, No. 20 had only operated on... (more)

The legendary RGS # 20 put on quite a display as she pounded over Ferguson's Trestle for a Train's charter on sept 5th. Getting up at 4:30 was not my idea of fun, but well worth the show. Thanks... (more)

On Sunday, September 3, 2021, Trains Magazine hosted a charter at Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad featuring Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 20 powering a mixed train. In an effort to experience sunris... (more)

Rio Grande southern 4-6-0 20 leads a freight westbound out of Antonito. the second loco is RGS K27 455. this was the trains photo Charter. we had a great time with this

Rocks Ahead!

Re-creating an iconic photo that graced the front cover to Trains Magazine in 1942, the newly restored Rio Grande Southern 4-6-0 No. 20 poses as a brakeman sits on... (more)

Jimmy Booth tends the Fire
Master of his vessel tends his fire on RGS 20 in the early hours of a long day behind the throttle.

Heavy Snow & Steam
RGS 20 acting as it’s own weather system stirs up the snow and swirls with excitement.

The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado has an amazing set of old engines and rolling stock. One such standout is Rio Grande Southern #7 Galloping Goose which is operable and will take p... (more)

Conductor Al Bloudnt and Santa Clause at the Colorado Railroad Museum