Vintage Narrow Gauge Locomotive Steam Train To Durango
by Jerry Cowart
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Vintage Narrow Gauge Locomotive Steam Train To Durango
Artist
Jerry Cowart
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Photograph - Fine Art Photography Print
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Vintage Narrow Gauge Locomotive Steam Train To Durango Fine Art Photography Print
Title: Vintage Narrow Gauge Locomotive Steam Train To Durango
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I took a train ride from Silverton to Durango. I leaned out one of the windows and took this scenic photograph of the as the train was rounding a rocky mountain bend on it's way to Durango. What a spectacular ride! This vintage Narrow Gauge coal burning, steam-powered locomotive train pulled out of the train station at Silverton Colorado on it's way to Durango. The train winds through spectacular, breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two million acre San Juan National Forest along side Animas River Canyon.
Today the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad continues to provide year-round train service. The locomotives used to pull todays train remain 100% coal-fired, steam-operated. The locomotives are 1923-25 vintage and are maintained in original condition.
Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882, the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers.
The line was constructed to haul silver & gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious.
This historic train Narrow Gauge Railroad train has been in continuous operation for 131 years, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line.
Taken with Canon Mark II with a Canon 28-135 lens.
My photographs have been featured in over 50 Fine Art America groups
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Original signed photograph, digital file and all rights to this photo can be purchased for $1,000.00
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February 16th, 2014
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Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork is FEATURED in the highly viewed Art Group: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!
Terri Harper
Wonderful capture and congrats on your feature! V
Jerry Cowart replied:
Thank you Terri for taking the time to comment and the V, I really appreciate it. Jerry
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