With the shadow from the Royal Gorge suspension bridge cutting across the floor of the canyon, Rio Grande train 788 knocks down a signal as it proceeds toward Canyon City and Pueblo.
Arguably the most scenic location along the Scenic Line of the World, the Royal Gorge commanded a good portion of Rio Grande publicity, including the slogan ”Royal Gorge Route”, and a passen... (more)
Famous Hanging Bridge at the Royal Gorge.
Note a couple railfans enjoying their up-close and personal view of this famous rail line from the front porch of the SD9.
Rafters look on in the Royal Gorge as SP train 1KCOAF-19 rolls towards Tennessee Pass behind GP60 9662 and mate - trailed by a DRGW SD50.
Only on the former Rio Grande!
Traveling westbound through the Royal Gorge, the high bridge comes into view.
Taken from the Cab of Royal Gorge Railroad F7 #403, the Royal Gorge bridge comes into view.
Taken from the Cab of Royal Gorge Railroad SD9 #5305, you get views of the Arkansas River in both directions.
1053' above the old Tennessee Pass line on the Royal Gorge bridge shows RRRR 401 and 301 leading some empties back toward Canon City.
Royal Gorge Scenic F7 #403 rolls across the historic "hanging bridge" in the Royal Gorge. Notice the shadow on left from the suspension bridge 1,053 feet above.
