Strictly for the rail fans out there....but others can look too
Oct 25, 2016 17:40:23 #
We enjoyed a wonderfully memorable ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge RR on Sept 30, 2016. Since I have some smoke and cinders in my blood, I could not let this opportunity pass without capturing several images of the locomotives. Time for shooting was rather limited, but I was able to come away with a nice collection of photos of these magnificent old machines. Just a few quick facts:
1. The D&SNG RR is a federally designated National Historic Landmark, and so enjoys protection from random alterations
2. It was originally operated in the 1880's as a mining railroad for transporting gold and silver ore
3. The travel time over the 45.2 miles between Durango and Silverton is approximately 3-1/2 hours
4. The trains must be turned at each end of the trip. This is accomplished on a circular balloon track in Durango and on a wye track in Silverton
5. The railroad operates a wonderful museum, which is located only steps from the Durango depot
Posting 9 images, hope you enjoy and thanks for looking.
1. The D&SNG RR is a federally designated National Historic Landmark, and so enjoys protection from random alterations
2. It was originally operated in the 1880's as a mining railroad for transporting gold and silver ore
3. The travel time over the 45.2 miles between Durango and Silverton is approximately 3-1/2 hours
4. The trains must be turned at each end of the trip. This is accomplished on a circular balloon track in Durango and on a wye track in Silverton
5. The railroad operates a wonderful museum, which is located only steps from the Durango depot
Posting 9 images, hope you enjoy and thanks for looking.
#1 The 8:00 am train preparing to depart Durango
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#2 At this early hour, the locomotive was still in shade
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#5 The drive wheels are barely visible since they are inside the frame
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#6 Our train upon arrival in Silverton
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Oct 25, 2016 18:00:58 #
Oct 25, 2016 18:02:44 #
Sheldon Cooper would "wet" himself. He would be ecstatic, more than any Physicist has a right to be!!!!
Great Pics --- Colorado mining country judging by the names and foliage at the time of year you were there.
Great Pics --- Colorado mining country judging by the names and foliage at the time of year you were there.
Oct 25, 2016 18:21:02 #
I was there in 1956. That route was operated by the Denver and Rio Grand Western then. Near where I grew up in central PA we had the East Broad Top. These were two of a very few commercially operating narrow gauge railroads at that time. Both I think have been resurrected as railfan excursion railroads.
Oct 25, 2016 19:01:36 #
Oct 25, 2016 19:04:24 #
Kuzano wrote:
Sheldon Cooper would "wet" himself. He would be ecstatic, more than any Physicist has a right to be!!!!
Great Pics --- Colorado mining country judging by the names and foliage at the time of year you were there.
Great Pics --- Colorado mining country judging by the names and foliage at the time of year you were there.
Yes, southwest CO and a beautiful time of year. Thank you for looking and commenting.
Oct 25, 2016 19:06:18 #
cwaters wrote:
I was there in 1956. That route was operated by the Denver and Rio Grand Western then. Near where I grew up in central PA we had the East Broad Top. These were two of a very few commercially operating narrow gauge railroads at that time. Both I think have been resurrected as railfan excursion railroads.
Thank you very much Cwaters for looking in and commenting. I have heard of the East Broad Top, but never been there.
Oct 25, 2016 21:18:09 #
cwaters wrote:
Last I heard, EBT was no longer running - hard to get tourists to drive to the middle of nowhere to ride a steam train.I was there in 1956. That route was operated by the Denver and Rio Grand Western then. Near where I grew up in central PA we had the East Broad Top. These were two of a very few commercially operating narrow gauge railroads at that time. Both I think have been resurrected as railfan excursion railroads.
There is another D&RGW offshoot which has a similar problem. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is very similar to the Durango & Silverton, but while Durango is on the tourist migration route, endpoints of CATS - Chama NM and Antonito CO - are not.
Oct 25, 2016 22:33:54 #
rehess wrote:
Last I heard, EBT was no longer running - hard to get tourists to drive to the middle of nowhere to ride a steam train.
There is another D&RGW offshoot which has a similar problem. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is very similar to the Durango & Silverton, but while Durango is on the tourist migration route, endpoints of CATS - Chama NM and Antonito CO - are not.
There is another D&RGW offshoot which has a similar problem. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is very similar to the Durango & Silverton, but while Durango is on the tourist migration route, endpoints of CATS - Chama NM and Antonito CO - are not.
Thank you for taking a look and for your comments. I also rode the Cumbres & Toltec several years ago and found it to be every bit as enjoyable as the D & S. Hope C & T is able to stay afloat.
Oct 25, 2016 23:32:51 #
Oct 26, 2016 02:23:20 #
I enjoyed the series very much Tom thank you for posting. When I was a little girl my uncle used to work on the Flying Scotsman. On a Sunday morning my Aunt would take me to the station and he would let me throw coal on to get the fire roaring, before he set off from Carlisle Railway Station. 
Oct 26, 2016 02:59:25 #
Oct 26, 2016 04:51:50 #
Oct 26, 2016 04:56:49 #
A great series of photographs on my favourite subject - Steam Trains.
All very well taken.
Thank you for posting, I enjoyed looking at them.
All very well taken.
Thank you for posting, I enjoyed looking at them.
Oct 26, 2016 05:41:27 #
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