Southbound from Silverton in the late afternoon. The combination of hazy sunshine and the reflection of light off the mineral stained rocks below the bridge produced an interesting lighting effec... (more)

The DRGW 315 heads toward Silverton in the late afternoon with its train of DRGW green coaches. This was one of the many special trains run as part of the D&S' annual Railfest this year.

The Durango & Silverton steam train is entering in the town of Silverton, CO. Vantage point is a lookout off the highway.

The 2:45 southbound train to Durango performs a boiler blowdown while crossing the Animas River shortly after leaving Silverton.

While still employed by the Rio Grande, K28 476 rests in the street in Silverton, CO.

A Silverton bound passenger train runs through very scenic canyons. The train follows the Animas river pretty much most of the way to Silverton.

The Durango & Silverton runs in the Animas River Valley.

South bound excursion crossing Animas River at Silverton, Colorado

South bound excursion crossing Animas River at Silverton, Colorado

Hot Shot #1 is a GE center cab engine built in 1957. It was acquired from Arkansas Limestone Railroad.

The right-of-way of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad follows the Animas River, crossing it several times during the course of the journey. The bridges range from old iron trusses to... (more)

Crossing the Animas. The 2PM departure from Silverton Station crosses the Animas River just a mile and a half south of town. Here, she enters the Animas Canyon. For the next two hours,... (more)