Durango & Silverton #473 is a 36” narrow gauge, oil burning, “K-28” 2-8-2 steam locomotive built for the Denver & Rio Grande Western. Seen here departing Durango, Colorado for a trip to Cascade Canyon. 🚂: ALCO Schenectady | 1923 📸: September | 2021 🚂: #steam #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #steamengine #travel #fblifestyle #explore #colorado #west #western #wildwest #americana #trainride #railroad #railway #trainspotting #trainspotter #railfan #durango #machine #mechanical #engineer #transportat

🚂 Step back in time aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad…a historic steam train that’s been winding through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains since 1882. Ride along the Animas River with canyon, forest, and mountain views you can’t see from the road. 🌲🏔️ 💵 Cost: start at $92 & up(varies by season & seating) 📍 Address: 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO ⏳ Full ride: ~3.5 hours each way Durango ➡️ Silverton ⏳ Shorter ride: Cascade Canyon Express (~2 hours each way) — perfect if you’re shor

Runby part 2 on the highline! A rare photo-runby on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as part of the Heritage Rail Alliance fall conference Who knows which engine? #railway #railroad #STEAM #steamengine #steamlocomotive #history #locomotive #thatsteamguy #historicpreservation #operations #heavyequipment #heavymetal #heavymachinery #UnitedStates #train #trains #railway #railroad #tradesman #trades #education #MadeInUSA #operations #running #science | That Steam Guy