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Durango & Silverton NG Railroad
K28 Locomotives: A Century in Steam

Reading & Northern #2102
Autumn Leaf Excursions: 2023

Cumbres & Toltec
50th Anniversary Freights

Reading & Northern #425
Swan Song - 15 Year Finale

Reading & Northern #2102
Return of the Rambles Vol.3

Reading & Northern #2102
Return of the Rambles Vol.2

Reading & Northern #2102
Return of the Rambles Vol.1

Doubleheaders
on the Durango & Silverton

Durango & Silverton NG Railroad
Winter Along the Animas

Victorian Iron Horses - Vol. 2
RGS 20 and the Fall Photo Trips

Victorian Iron Horses - Vol. 1
Eureka, Glenbrook, and the VIHR

Union Pacific 4014
Big Boy Back on Tour 2021

In Search of Steam - Vol. 3
The Best of 2019

In Search of Steam - Vol. 2
The Best of 2018

Snowstorm in the San Juans 2
Rotary Run on the C&TS

Snowstorm in the San Juans 1
Winter on the D&S

Union Pacific 4014 - Vol. 3
Great Race Across the Southwest

Union Pacific 4014 - Vol. 2
Great Race Across the Midwest

Union Pacific 4014 - Vol. 1
The Great Race to Ogden

In Search of Steam - Vol. 1
On the Mainline 2017

Steam at the South Rim
The Grand Canyon Railway

315 - A Decade in Steam
2017 on the Cumbres & Toltec

Norfolk & Western #611
Reborn - Volume 5

Dairyland Steam
(NKP 765 and Soo Line 1003)

Reading & Northern #425
Solo Excursions

Norfolk & Western #611
Reborn - Volume 4

Norfolk & Western #611
Reborn - Volume 3

Nickel Plate Road #765
Lima Superpower in the Lehigh Valley

Nickel Plate Road #765
Erie Lackawanna Adventure

Southern #4501
Return of a Legend

Norfolk & Western #611
Reborn - Volume 2

Norfolk & Western #611
Reborn - Volume 1

Winter on the Narrow Gauge
Flanger Special on the C&TS

Tripleheader to Cumbres Pass
Chama Steam 2014

Reading and Northern #425
Sound and Fury

Work Extra 315
#315 on the Cumbres & Toltec

Steam in the Rockies - Vol. 4
Caterpillars on the C&TS

Southern #630
Thunder in the Rathole

Winter Steam - Volume 3
Winter in the Sumpter Valley

Reading and Northern #425
Autumn Leaf Excursions

Union Pacific #844
Rare Miles & Familiar Rails

Steam in the Rockies - Vol. 3
Fall Freights on the C&TS

Nickel Plate Road #765
Berkshire in the Alleghenies

Southern #630
Steam on the Mainline

Winter Steam
Volume 2

Union Pacific #844
Pride of the Fleet

Steam in the Rockies - Vol. 2
The Cumbres & Toltec

Steam in the Rockies - Vol. 1
The Durango & Silverton

Santa Fe #3751
Steam to the South Rim

Union Pacific #844
South to the Southwest

Winter Steam
Volume 1

Reading and Northern #425
Blue Mountain Thunder Vol. 2

Reading and Northern #425
Blue Mountain Thunder Vol. 1

Chesapeake and Ohio #614
Track Speed


Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
K-28 Locomotives - A Century in Steam


In the fall of 1923, the Denver & Rio Grande Western took delivery of ten new 2-8-2 locomotives. Built by the American Locomotive Company, they were first truly modern power on the narrow gauge. Soon after they became known as K-28's - K for Mikado-type and 28 for 28,000 pounds of tractive effort. Easily distinguishable by their high number plate and front mounted compressor, all three surviving locomotives are on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. To celebrate a century in steam the railroad hosted a unique 2-day photo special in October of 2023.

The locomotives and rolling stock were all re-lettered for the D&RGW, in order to recreate a 1950's mixed train on the Silverton branch. On October 16th, 2023 the special departed Durango with #473 leading and #476 cut-in as a mid-train helper for the climb to Silverton. The following day the railroad ran two separate trains on the way back to Durango. #476 led with the freight consist, followed by #473 and the passenger train. Both days featured clear skies and spectacular fall colors, as the aspens were ablaze in the Animas River canyon.

In addition to the 2023 special, this program takes a look at a couple of K-28 doubleheaders on the regular 9am train to Silverton during the summer of 2022. We'll also cover the 2022 Fall Photo Train, which featured #476 backdated to a 1970's appearance, including one of the original fake diamond stacks that the Rio Grande applied to the K-28's. Finally, the video concludes with a look at #476 on the Cascade Canyon Winter Train back in 2019.

Filmed entirely in HD, this program features spectacular scenery and thrilling steam action on the Durango & Silverton. In addition to the focus on the venerable K-28's, K-36 locomotives #480 and #482, plus K-37 #493, all make appearances. This program has minimal narration (with the option to turn it on or off) and no distracting music. It's available on standard definition widescreen DVD, High Definition Blu-ray disc, and for rental or purchase through Vimeo's On Demand streaming service.

Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes

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Doubleheaders on the Durango & Silverton


In 2021 The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad began running regularly scheduled steam-powered doubleheaders during the summer and fall months. Monday through Wednesday at 9am, the railroad ran 15-car doubleheaded trains to Silverton with K-28 2-8-2 #473 assisting either K-36 #480 or K-37 #493. At the time the D&S only had 3 oil-fired locomotives so Southern Pacific 4-6-0 #18 was leased to serve as backup power. It would be used as the helper on doubleheaded trains when one of the railroad's mikado locomotives was in the shop.

This comprehensive 2-disc program looks at steam operations on the Durango & Silverton during the summer, fall, and winter of 2021, with a focus on the many doubleheaded trains to Silverton. It begins with a segment on the autumn doubleheaders featuring #473 as the helper locomotive. Then there's an extended segment featuring SP #18 in helper service. In addition to the doubleheaders, there's coverage of the daily steam-powered Cascade Canyon Express. This popular half-day trip ran to the wye at Cascade, 30 minutes behind the daily steam-powered excursion to Silverton.

On days the railroad didn't run doubleheaders, they usually had one of the big mikados take a 12-car train to Silverton. These solo trips are covered too, with separate features on both #480 and #493. You'll also see the Fall Photo Train at the beginning of October, which was the last trip for SP #18 before the locomotive was trucked back home to California. The final part of the program showcases coal-burning K-36 #481 in late December on both the Cascade Canyon Winter Train and the short nightly Polar Express trips.

Filmed entirely in HD, this program features spectacular action on the iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. With plenty of new locations, it's an entirely different look at a familiar railroad. This program has minimal narration (with the option to turn it on or off) and no distracting music. It's available on standard definition widescreen DVD, High Definition Blu-ray disc, and for rental or purchase through Vimeo's On Demand streaming service.

Running Time: 3 hours

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Winter Along the Animas


The Durango & Silverton is one of the few railroads that operate steam year round. While service to Silverton ends in late October because of avalanche danger in the upper part of the Animas Canyon, the railroad still runs a shorter excursion to Cascade Canyon from November to early May. This program looks at steam on the Durango & Silverton during the winter of 2021-2022, with all 3 of the railroad's operable K-36 locomotives featured. Because of persistent fire danger during the summer months, the D&S has been converting its steam locomotive fleet to oil firing for a few years now. With the railroad transitioning away from coal, you'll see oil fired locomotives #480 and #482 alongside coal fired locomotive #481, which is very likely the last operable coal burner on the Durango & Silverton.

Coverage begins on New Year's Eve with locomotive #480 pulling the Cascade Canyon train during a snowstorm. You'll also see a couple of clips of #482 on a surprise flanger run that day, fresh from the shop after being converted to burn oil. Next we'll look at one of the short Polar Express trips later that evening, followed by the first 2 runs to Cascade in the New Year with #480. After #482 was back in service, #480 was taken down for maintenance and for the rest of the winter #481 split time with #482. The next segment focuses on #482 with coverage of 2 trips to Cascade in February. Finally, the program concludes with an in-depth look at #481, which was the star of the 2-day Winter Photographer's Special at end of February. After an extended dry period, the Animas Canyon got some much-needed snow before the photo special and you'll see #481 working hard with a mixed train amidst the majestic snow-capped San Juan Mountains.

Filmed entirely in HD, this program features spectacular winter action on the iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. With plenty of new locations, it's an entirely different look at a familiar railroad, set against the backdrop of winter along the Animas River. This program has minimal narration (with the option to turn it on or off) and no distracting music. It's available on standard definition widescreen DVD, High Definition Blu-ray disc, and (coming soon) for rental or purchase through Vimeo's On Demand streaming service.

Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes

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Snowstorm in the San Juans - Volume 2

Rotary Run on the Cumbres & Toltec


During the winter of 2020 the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad operated steam-powered Rotary OY for the first time in 23 years in order to clear the line from Chama, NM to the summit of 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass. This extraordinary demonstration was the first event in a planned yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Cumbres & Toltec, with photographers from all over the world traveling to Chama in late February to see the rotary in action. While the Rio Grande kept Cumbres open year round into the 1960s, winter runs on the Cumbres & Toltec are incredibly rare because the railroad only operates regular trains from late-May to mid-October.

This program covers the 2-day rotary event with footage from the air, onboard the rotary and trailing locomotives, plus plenty of trackside views. Two K-36 mikado-type locomotives (#487 and #484) were used to push the rotary plow up the steep 4% grade to Cumbres. On the first day the rotary plowed from Chama to the Colorado state line. Deeper snow was encountered on the second day as the railroad was opened the rest of the way to Cumbres Pass. In addition to comprehensive coverage from all the organized photo locations, this program features footage of the sunrise departure on day two, plus a number of backcountry shots of the rotary plowing snow far from the photo lines.

Filmed entirely in HD, this program offers a fascinating glimpse at snow fighting on the Rio Grande narrow gauge. With hard-working steam locomotives, beautiful scenery, and the incredible historical ambiance of the Cumbres & Toltec, this video is sure to appeal to any steam fan. This program has minimal narration (with the option to turn it on or off) and no distracting music. It's available on standard definition widescreen DVD, High Definition Blu-ray disc, and for rental or purchase through Vimeo's On Demand streaming service.

Running Time: 1 hour 26 minutes

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Snowstorm in the San Juans - Volume 1

Winter on the Durango & Silverton


This 2-disc set offers a rare look at winter operations on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. One of the few railroads that runs steam year round, the D&S operates a shorter trip to Cascade Canyon in the winter as snow slides frequently block the tracks closer to Silverton. The winter of 2019 saw near record snowfall in Durango during the month of February, and the railroad had to run a number of flanger trains to keep the line open to Cascade. This program takes a look at three of those flanger runs, the regular trains to Cascade, and the Winter Photographer's weekend.

Coverage begins with a look at the Cascade Canyon train during the first major snowstorm of the season in December of 2018. You'll see K-36 #481 pulling a 12-car train to Cascade on Dec. 28th amid blizzard conditions. The next morning was cold and clear with plenty of fresh snow on the ground, and #481 again pulled 12 cars to Cascade. We'll then jump ahead to mid-February and the Winter Photographer's weekend. You'll see K-28 #476 on the regular train to Cascade amidst heavy snow on February 14, 2019. The next morning #476 headed to Cascade pulling Flanger OF, in order to clear the line ahead of the regular train with K-36 #480. Disc 1 concludes with a look at visiting Southern Pacific 4-6-0 #18 pulling a special excursion on February 16th.

Disc 2 starts with a ride on the annual Winter Photographer's Special on February 17th, which featured #476 on a mixed train to Cascade. February 18th saw #476 on another flanger run ahead of both SP #18 and Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5. You'll see #476 pull the flanger to Rockwood, SP #18 climb Hermosa Hill, and all 3 trains on the famed High Line during a snowstorm - a rare event that will likely never be repeated. We'll then chronicle one more flanger run on February 20th. Service to Silverton resumed in May, and Disc 2 concludes with a look at a few of those early trips as plenty of snow still lingered in upper reaches of the Animas Canyon.

Filmed entirely in HD, this in-depth program shows the Durango & Silverton as few have ever seen it. With lots of unique viewing locations, this 2 disc set features spectacular steam action amidst heavy snow, frigid temperatures, and the incredible scenery the D&S is famous for. This program has minimal narration (with the option to turn it on or off) and no distracting music. It's available on standard definition widescreen DVD, High Definition Blu-ray disc, and for rental or purchase through Vimeo's On Demand streaming service.

Running Time: 2 hour 23 minutes

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