On July 26, 1996, an eastbound Southern Pacific freight follows the Arkansas River as it negotiates the rugged and rocky confines of the Royal Gorge west of Cañon City, Colorado. Just ahead of the... (more)

The depth and ruggedness of the Royal Gorge west of Canon City is evident in this view perched on the suspension bridge over the canyon that is 955 feet above the Arkansas River. On July 26, 1996,... (more)

A short six-car Canon City and Royal Gorge Railway passenger train enters the Royal Gorge just east of the old Gorge siding location between Burnito and Gorge, Colorado, on June 2, 2011. EMD F7A N... (more)

Closely following the Arkansas River, an eastbound Southern Pacific freight approaches the narrowest portion of the Royal Gorge near Hanging Bridge west of Gorge, Colorado, on July 26, 1996. The v... (more)