The 3:30pm Royal Gorge Railroad tourist train is entering the Royal Gorge, passing several raftloads of friendly thrill-seeking tourists shooting the rapids on the Arkansas River.
After another safe trip through the Royal Gorge, this winter train poses for photographs in front of the Santa Fe Depot which can be seen in the background on a cold and bright December day.
The heart of CCRG #402 a 16 cylinder beast that along with the 16 cylinder diesel engine in the B unit pull the Canon City Royal Gorge route train through the Royal Gorge.
Looking out of the cab of the #403 we see white water rafters navigating down the Arkansas River along side of the Royal Gorge Route. This 2 and half hour round trip excursion traveling about 15 m... (more)
On my first trip to the USA I packed an awful lot into 2 weeks. I drove Route 66 from Chicago to Williams in Arizona via Memphis where I rode the Grand Canyon railroad. whereas that trip was spect... (more)