Blast From the Past Rio Grande Southern 20 leads "RGS 455" (D&RGW 463 in disguise) upgrade at Gravity Hill during the Sunset on the Rio Grande Southern photo charter.

Racing Across the Desert Denver & Rio Grande 168 approaches Antonito, Colorado, after an all-night run from Chama, New Mexico. Photographed during the Victorian Iron Horse Roundup.

Cumbres & Toltec 484 passes through Lobato

Cumbres & Toltec 484 leads her train onward to Osier, passing through the wide open valleys between the La Manga and Cumbres Mountain Passes

Cumbres & Toltec 484 passes by the site of a 1960 train wreck, where D&RGW 497 and 498 derailed, rolling downhill into a cluster of pines. To this day, the abandoned remains of a snow plow can be ... (more)

Cumbres & Toltec 487 leads her train down the hill a series of curves, designed to gain more elevation in a shorter distance.

Cumbres & Toltec 487 atop the summit; Cumbres Pass, the highest point on the entire D&RGW system.

Cumbres & Toltec 487 takes on water on a brisk September morning.

In her last season for some time, Cumbres and Toltec 484 steams through Lobato. 484 as been the railroad's workhorse for the past couple of years and with an upcoming rebuild, the tired engine fin... (more)

Cumbres and Toltec 488 takes on water at the Los PiƱos Tank. On this day 488 suffered a mechanical issue and would have to limp back to Chama.

Cumbres and Toltec 488 couples up to the days consist, consisting of 9 sold out cars for Autumn leaf peeping.

Cumbres & Toltec 487 idles in the yard at Chama, as passengers board for a prompt departure at 10am.

Cumbres & Toltec 488 takes on coal before leading the train up the hill.

Cumbres and Toltec 488 eases out of the engine house before a day's work.

Cumbres & Toltec 487 crosses over the wooden bridge at Cresco.