Apache Canyon westbound
A Denver & Rio Grande Western freight rounds the rocky point and heads for the gravel road crossing at Apache Canyon (MP 327.8) as it continues on its westbound run toward Cumbres Pass, just under 3 miles ahead. The power on the train today is Denver & Rio Grande Western C-18 Consolidation #315, with K-27 Mikado #463 helping in the middle of the train. The name "Apache Canyon" was given to this place by the locals and the origin is not well-documented. It is likely associated with the Native American Jicarilla Apaches, who once inhabited this land.
This image was captured during a September 2013 photo shoot on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, which now operates the former D&RGW line from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO as a 64-mile tourist railroad.
Apache Canyon westbound
A Denver & Rio Grande Western freight rounds the rocky point and heads for the gravel road crossing at Apache Canyon (MP 327.8) as it continues on its westbound run toward Cumbres Pass, just under 3 miles ahead. The power on the train today is Denver & Rio Grande Western C-18 Consolidation #315, with K-27 Mikado #463 helping in the middle of the train. The name "Apache Canyon" was given to this place by the locals and the origin is not well-documented. It is likely associated with the Native American Jicarilla Apaches, who once inhabited this land.
This image was captured during a September 2013 photo shoot on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, which now operates the former D&RGW line from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO as a 64-mile tourist railroad.