Railroad Trips

Railroad Trips & Miscalenous

One of my interests is railroads, which has resulted in trips to witness and photograph them. Below are the photos and reports from those outings.

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Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Charter 100th Birthday of the K-28 - October 2023

In celebration of the 100th birthday of the K-28, #473 and #476 team up for a mid-train double header for the Durango & Silverton's 2023 Fall Photo Charter with great fall colors!

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Cumbres & Toltec 50th Anniversary Victorian Iron Horse Roundup - August 2021

To conclude the Cumbres & Toltec's 50th anniversary celebration, the railroad gathered 5 steam locomotives built before 1900 for a Victorian Iron Horse Roundup.

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Big Boy 4014's Visit to South Central Texas - August 2021

Union Pacific's Big Boy, 4014, again visits the Houston area as part of a tour down to New Orleans.

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Cumbres & Toltec 50th Anniversary Rotary OY Run - February 2020

In honor of the Cumbres & Toltec's 50th anniversary, the railroad brought it's steam power rotary OY out for a showing.

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Big Boy 4014's Visit to South Central Texas - November 2019

Union Pacific's newly restored Big Boy, 4014, visits the Houston area as part of a cross country tour.

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Flåm Railway - July 2019

Part of our Bergen, Norway side trip, we ride the famous Flåm Railway! We road the railroad as part of a loop we made exploring outside of Bergen.

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President George Bush Funeral Train - December 2018

A trip trackside to view the Funeral Train for the 41st President, George Bush.

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Texas State Railroad - May 2018

A long overdue trip to the Texas State Railroad with some good friends.

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Cumbres & Toltec 315 Work Train - June 2017

An early June run up to Chama, NM for a two day run of the 315 with a short work train.

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Texas State Railroad Photo Freight - July 2016

One of the best photo freights on the Texas State featuring Magma & Arizona 7, including a night shoot with fireworks and a 4th of July double header the next day.

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Narrow Gauge Circle - May 2015

A trip to the Cumbres & Toltec for opening day, the Durango & Silverton for Memorial Day, the Georgetown Loop Railroad and the Cog Railroad at Pikes Peak.

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New England - August 2014

A tour through the New England area including the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, the Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railroad, and the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum.

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C&TS 463 Return / D&S Trip - May 2013

A guys trip to the Cumbres & Toltec to take part in K-27 463's first run after being restored back to service and a side trip over to the Durango & Silverton.

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White Pass & Yukon Skagway to Carcross Trip - July 2012

As part of our Honeymoon, a ride on the White Pass & Yukon from Skagway all the way to Carcross with stops in Fraser and Bennett, BC.

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Cumbres & Toltec - July 2011

A weekend trip over to the Cumbers & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

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C&TS 489 Green Boiler Jacket / D&S Trip - May 2010

A charter with the C&TS 489 with its green boiler jacket, then a side trip over to the D&S.