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The photos are from our recent roadtrip. We took the Narrow Gauge steam train from Silverton to Durango. The track passes through narrow canyons in the San Juan Mountains along the Animas River.
Narrow is the operative word. At times, you could have reached out and touched the canyon walls.
All of these photos were taken leaning out of our train window, at places where the canyon was just a little wider.
Literally. The train has to stop at about the half-way point to take on water. Otherwise it would run out of steam.
Ive always wanted to do that trip but never got to so far--Dang it!! Looks like tons of fun--keep on chuggin'
Posted by: Sondra | June 29, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Sallie, the scenery looks fantastic. What a neat train next to the river and canyon. My hubby would love this one.
Posted by: Eileen | June 29, 2011 at 03:12 PM
So beautiful with snow over the mountains and the wild river. Here snow is gone but the river are like this one because of the storms !
Posted by: Annie | June 29, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Look at THAT view! Amazing!
I love trains like that & you got wonderful shots of the trip. Lovely!
Posted by: Nicole | June 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM
We took a similar train in Georgetown Co. I forget the name! But we loved it...being up in the mountains and twist n turns n that fabulous view...can't beat it!!! Great shots!!!
Posted by: janis | June 29, 2011 at 05:28 AM
WOW! Would love to secure a window seat in that train anyday!
Posted by: Arti | June 29, 2011 at 04:17 AM
What a fabulous route! Love those snow clad mountains in the background. Narrow gauge tracks cover some stunning landscapes and these are beautiful!!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 28, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Nice shots - I would love to take this railroad one of these days. It's one of those things on my list to do before I leave Colorado.
Posted by: Al | June 28, 2011 at 07:23 PM
That looks like a fun trip, the scenery must have been amazing.
Posted by: Squirrel Queen | June 28, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Wow, that would be an adventure!
Posted by: Emille | June 28, 2011 at 05:22 PM
How exciting to take a train ride through such magnificent scenery.
I'm jealous, Sallie.. I guess I missed the train so I will just enjoy it through your awesome photos.. thanks!
you haven't missed much on the east coast.. except, smoke fill air from wild fires, gray skies and afternoon thunder storms. Enjoy you visiting time.. be well and happy :D
Pam
Posted by: Pam | June 28, 2011 at 04:11 PM
I'm glad you didn't stick your neck out when the train was hugging the canyon wall, Sallie! But not surprised we share a love of drive-by shooting. These are marvelous. But when did get on a train? What happened to the van?
[I can't swear to it, but I think the stakes on the farm are for vineyards. I've had some lovely wine in Romania!]
Posted by: Francisca | June 28, 2011 at 02:48 PM
wow. neat scenes from a sweet train!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | June 28, 2011 at 02:48 PM
What a great little train, love steam. Sitting on a narrow gauge train and the scenery drifting past is a great way to see a valley, so unique to go through a canyon.
Posted by: Joy | June 28, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Beautiful countryside, very lush and love the mountains in the distance. Thanks for sharing:)
Posted by: Jane | June 28, 2011 at 02:07 PM