Photography, Travel

Durango and Silverton Railroad

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This Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad K-28 locomotive was built in the 1920s and weighs 254,500 pounds when loaded with coal and water.

At top speed of 18 mph, it takes the train 3 1/2 hours to travel the 45 miles by rail from Durango to Silverton.