Part of the Cumbres-Toltec crew....briefly posing.
Barreling straight ahead!
Cinders were flying from this impressive beast.
Here's the Denver-Rio Grande engine 463 chugging down the line at morning's first light. I boarded the train in Antonito, CO.
Durango-Silverton postcard!
The train had briefly stopped on a bridge overlooking the Animas River. I hustled back to an open view railroad car and shot this moments before the train plowed ahead. I count myself as in the right place at the right time.
The first early morning photo opp for the Cumbres-Toltec train. Chilly temperatures gradually warmed up on this October 2023 adventure!
The 476 pulling into Silverton as she completes the first half of our adventure!
Durango-Silverton narrow gauge blowin' side-steam!
Not to be outdone, the Cumbres-Toltec lets off its steam!
Durango blowing by us who were perched above the train for this shot.
