"Before The Departure" captures the mid train helper train being put together and the departure before the sun peaked over the mountains. I later Chased and Paced this Rio Grande lettered, Durango and Silverton Fall Photo Special until they tied down in Silverton for the night. This rare mid train helper, Silverton Mixed excursion commemorated the K-28 locomotives 100-years of service.
WARNING: Audio Technical Problems until Silverton arrival, Sorry.
Part 1 includes the 7:05 AM (dark) departure (only) from Durango, with locomotives #473 and #476. I capture the sound of the 32nd Street crossing with the sights and sounds from the 36th Street crossing, pacing through the valley and the stop for water at Hermosa. Part 2 includes the Hermosa water stop, Hermosa departure, Shalona Lake crossing, Rockwood and the arrival in Silverton.