Scenic USA - Colorado

Scenic USA offers a collection of select photographs from a wide variety of attractions, points of interest, historic sites, state and
national parks found throughout the United States. Each photo feature is coupled with a brief explanation.
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Old Number 481

Photo by Bob Goldman

Old number 481 is still chugging down the tracks toward Silverton. How old is she? This coal-fired, steam-driven engine dates back to 1925. Colorado's Durango & Silverton Line is now a National Historic Landmark. After some lean and shaky times, this 36" wide, narrow guage railroad has become a very popular attraction. The scenic train route, along the Animas River and through the San Juan Mountains, has thrilled passengers for the last 125 years.

 

 

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