Note a couple railfans enjoying their up-close and personal view of this famous rail line from the front porch of the SD9.

Rafters in the Arkansas River take a break to watch the Royal Gorge train rumble by.

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

Traveling westbound through the Royal Gorge, the high bridge comes into view.

Taken from the Cab of Royal Gorge Railroad SD9 #5305, you get views of the Arkansas River in both directions.