Passengers are nearing the end of their trip, as they move east through the gorge on the way back to the Depot.

Returning to the Depot after the 12:30 run through the Royal Gorge.

Royal Gorge (ex-C&NW) F7A prepares to depart Canon City on for the trip through the scenic Gorge.

Royal Gorge #403 is emerging from the East end of the Royal Gorge and returning to it Canon City terminus. The #403 was a C&NW unit aquired by the UP and later sold to the RGR.

This train is nearly 1,000 feet under the Royal Gorge Suspended Bridge, pulling a daily passenger excursion.

The inbound trip smokes it up heading into Canon City.

The 1230PM Royal Gorge Railroad train departs Canon City on its way to Parkdale, Colorado. I had the pleasure of riding in the cab of this ex-C&NW F7A on the 930AM train and thought it was the bes... (more)

UP 2377 leads a rock train out of the Royal Gorge in Canyon City. THis was a rather rare move with UP power and crew considering the Rock and Rail usually handles this business.

Royal Gorge Route #402 returning to Canon City while white water rafters enjoy the ride on the Arkansas River.

Making a short stop on the famed Hanging Bridge, Rio Grande's Royal Gorge will soon resume its trip to Denver

The famous hanging bridge (from the west), labeled "Rio Grande," but built by AT&SF in 1879 to get through a 30-ft-wide gap in the gorge. From the other direction: Railroad: Royal Gorge Railroad
Locomotive: EMD F7(A)
Location: Canon City, Colorado, USA
Locomotive #: CRRX 403
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August 22, 2004

Cañon City & Royal Gorge has repainted 2/3rds of their train for the 2006 season. Ex-Holland America dome 507 retains scheme used in Alaska. Rafters float down Arkansas River in Royal Gorge.

Cañon City & Royal Gorge is repainting their train for the 2006 season. Only coach CRRX 5542 still retains old VIA scheme seen behind CCRG 403. Other cars wear Denver & Rio Grande Western RR ins... (more)

Traveling westbound through the Royal Gorge, approaching Rio Grande's famous hanging bridge (built by AT&SF in 1871). From the other direction: Railroad: Royal Gorge Railroad
Locomotive: EMD SD9
Location: Canon City, Colorado, USA
Locomotive #: CRRX 5305
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August 22, 2004