The train takes that first curve and the Silverton Station came into view.
Train Two is ready to leave the wye as soon as Train Three gets here. I will be relaxing enjoying the beauty of nature and the railroad as we return to Durango. I will be taking less pictures as I relax.
Miles down the Animas River Canyon a look back.
The old railroad Truss Bridge no longer is use.
Bob Riskie enjoying the Durango & Silverton Railroad.
The tank car water stop at Needleton.
The train ran by the Needleton Tank.
The train drifting down the grade.
There were rapids in the Animas River.
Our train was rolling down the Animas River Canyon.
A look back at a great sight.
Lines connected to trees are used by "Zippers" who "Zip" from tree to tree across the wires. I think I will stick with train riding.
Our train continuing to roll down the Animas Canyon.
The train went by more rapids in the Animas River.
Our train crossed the Animas River.
The train was heading out onto the "High Line".
The Animas River.
Our train on the "High Line".
The train was high above the Animas River.
The "High Line".
Later the cliffs to the east.
The train ran by the Hermosa Tank.
Another view looking east.
Our train takes a turn as we near Durango.
Rolling through the United Campground.
The nearer and nearer we get to Durango. Soon the train crossed the Animas River and headed through Durango to the station.
Two views of the Durango & Silverton diesels used for switching trains in the yard. I detrained and headed back to give you a look inside the Cinco Animas.
Inside of the Cinco Animas.
The Cinco Animas on the rear of our train set.
Our train at rest at the Durango Station. A special thank you to the Durango & Silverton Railroad for a most excellent trip aboard their railroad. Now I have a museum to go take a look at.
Durango Roundhouse Museum 7/17/2008
Many interesting displays are found here.
The Rio Grande Southern 42.
K-36 476.
Baggage Car.
Spreader.
Caboose.
A model railroad.
A private car. I next went outside.
Things and the turntable.
A diesel minus its trucks.
Other railroad equipment.
A view looking inside the roundhouse.
The turntable.
The roundhouse stalls.
Two views inside the Durango Roundhouse. With that we all returned to the car and the first order to fill up the rental car with gas. Next we visited a Rite Aid for some supplies for each of us. Once on the road again we headed east on US Highway 160.
Chimney Rock. We headed out east across Wolf Creek Pass and down into the San Luis Valley to Alamosa. There we checked into the Best Western Alamosa Inn for two nights.
