2025 saw the return of the famed F-unit face on the Royal Gorge Route. While it remains the logo across advertising, it's rarely seen on the train anymore. After some runs early in the year, the... (more)

Christmas in July with #602 leading. In 20 years of visiting the region, this was the first time I could pull this angle off without the lead engine tucked under the overpass. This season, they ... (more)

CRRX 603 awaits duty's at the railroads shops in Canon City.

Canon City Royal Gorge's first Santa train of the season arrives back into town just before 3pm.

Happy Endings Caboose Cafe. Near the CaƱon City station of the Royal Gorge Route Railroad sits Happy Endings Caboose Cafe, which is situated in a pair of retired cabooses. Seen here is... (more)

Royal Gorge at Rest. Royal Gorge Route Railroad locomotives 728 and 402 are seen resting at the railroad's maintenance facility in CaƱon City, Colorado, along with a few other F-units.... (more)

To CaƱon And Back. Returning from Parkdale to CaƱon City, Colorado, Colorado on a beautiful warm day Wednesday, September 1, 2020 afternoon, Royal Gorge Route Railroad's 17 car train (inc... (more)

The Royal Gorge excursion train weaves along the Arkansas River as it heads back to CaƱon City.

All three of CCRG's ex-ESWR six-axles wear different paint.

CRRX No. 602 painted in a special Santa Express livery is on point of the Santa Express train as it departs Canon City

Clean windows for the tourists in the tourist train to the Royal Gorge.

Overhead view of #602.

The third ex-ESWR motor now wears this Santa Express paint scheme.

Night moves. Note the small details like the candy cane "F".

Night comes early to these parts in December. A cab ride after dark is like no other, especially with the Santa Train.