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)

Wyed and backing into town for departure. The crew is obviously enjoying the back porch. Can you have too much fun?

On the return trip to Durango. The train follows the Animas River the whole way.

E&P #4 crossing the Animas River Bridge south of Silverton,CO

Before we can leave Silverton we have to load up the tender with enough wood for the trip.

D&SNG 473 Pulls the Presidential Special underneath the Spectacular (This time of the Year) Cataract Falls at MP 494.8, two miles south of Silverton. Most of the time, this falls is either slowed... (more)

D&SNG 473 Pulls the Presidential Special photo train across the Animas river on the south end of Bakers Park. The 473 is sporting a representation of its as delivered paint scheme with a green ... (more)

Engine 478 just arrived at the Silverton station with a freight train

478 arrives at the Silverton station with a freight train.

Overnight in Silverton with the 473. I like to call this series of photos "18 Hours on the Narrow Gauge", as I worked an 18 hour shift that day. About a five minute exposure.

Overnight in Silverton with the 473. I like to call this series of photos "18 Hours on the Narrow Gauge", as I worked an 18 hour shift that day. About a three minute exposure.

478 runs its mixed train through Silverton station in crisp early morning light.