Dave Gross sponsored his seventh annual "final" charter on the D&S this week. On Monday the weather was overcast and raining lightly, and the 473 had a major steam leak. But the combination prod... (more)

The 473 switches an inbound train at the east end of the Durango yard. The boxcars were probably empties that would be spotted at the lumber mill for loading. Note the 473 is equipped with footb... (more)

It's late in the season and winter is getting close. When this picture was taken the mainline to Alamosa had been abandoned and the Silverton branch was isolated. But it was still Rio Grande and ... (more)