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Silverton used to be a mining town at the foothills of the Red Moundain of San Juan Mountains, Colorado
Did you know that Mad Max II was filmed in Silverton in 1981?
And can you see how many dust specks there are in this pic? Time to clean the camera sensor...
Silverton is a statutory town that is the county seat, the most populous community, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. The town is located in a remote part of the western San Juan Mountains, a range of the Rocky Mountains. The first mining claims were made in mountains above the Silverton in 1860, near the end of the Colorado Gold Rush and when the land was still controlled by the Utes. Silverton was established shortly after the Utes ceded the region in the 1873 Brunot Agreement, and the town boomed from silver mining until the Panic of 1893 led to a collapse of the silver market, and boomed again from gold mining until the recession caused by the Panic of 1907. The entire town is included as a federally designated National Historic Landmark District, the Silverton Historic District.
Originally called "Bakers Park", Silverton sits in a flat area of the Animas River valley and is surrounded by steep peaks. Most of the peaks surrounding Silverton are thirteeners, the highest being Storm Peak, at 13,487 feet. The town is less than 15 miles from 7 of Colorado's 53 fourteeners, and is known as one of the premier gateways into the Colorado backcountry.
Silverton's last operating mine closed in 1992, and the community now depends primarily on tourism and government remediation and preservation projects. Silverton is well known because of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a former mine train that is now a National Historic Landmark, and internationally recognized events such as the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. The town population was 622 at the 2020 census.
(Wikipedia)
Looking for a sturdy stone cottage, no windows, no roof (potential to build upwards) and no front wall (panoramic views), then look no further. This renovator's dream, complete with car (needs some work) may be just what you're looking for. Situated in quiet rural Silverton, this property is available for immediate possession.
If you want no neighbours, no phone, no electricity, no town water, no sewer, no school, no garbage collection, no street to speak of and no street lighting. If you're looking for plenty of space for the kids to play, room for a garden and just 40 Km to the shops, then look no further, it's all here for you in Silverton.
Perhaps I missed my vocation as a real estate salesman, but then again, perhaps not.
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Dead trees in the Australian outback may not provide much shade, yet they are home to a surprising variety of small animals and insects. They are also a place for birds to perch and watch for their next meal.
A fortuitous layover in Silverton meant I was able to catch the arrival of the first morning train. Alas, the sun disappeared behind the only cloud in the sky at the exact arrival time.
Baldwin 1925 built K-36 class 380 is seen here making a spirited arrival.
One of the most recognisable buildings at Silverton is the St Carthage Catholic Church.
The church has been home to artists such as Shane Gehlert, Albert Woodroffe, and has appeared on the big screen in the movie, A Town Like Alice, and has also appeared in numerous television commercials.
When it opened on 20 January 1886 it was the Silverton Presbyterian Church.
However during a strong wind storm in 1891 the Methodist Church building was destroyed, it provided the Presbyterians with a golden opportunity to sell their church building to the Methodists.
The sale of the church building proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Presbyterian Minister as it allowed him the opportunity to begin a new career in mining and he apparently became something of an expert in the mining field.
He would later leave the mining sector to follow another career path as a journalist and poet.
Silverton, New South Wales, Australia.
On our December 2013 trip around Utah and Colorado, we encountered many enchanting towns and scenes. Silverton was this tiny little town, not far from Durango. Everything was closed for the season so we just walked the snow covered streets, wondering at the different kind of lives people live in tourist towns that get snowed in for months on end. We loved these amazing looking houses.
1925 Baldwin built K-36 class number 480 has just arrived with a morning train from Rockwood. The line was temporarily truncated due to flood damage and so hadn't been able to use the full 45 mile route from Durango. These locomotives, although narrow gauge (3' 9' gauge) are immense and provide a tractive effort of 36,000lb which is put to good use on the steeply graded line. In the near siding the slightly smaller mikado number 373 sits silently waiting its next duty.
An alternative view of the Durango and Silverton Railroad at Tank Creek from across the bridge (DSC 8207)
Further images can be seen on the smugmug link below
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Durango Silverton Railroad - October 2024 - Horeseshoe Curve (DSC 8972)
Other images taken can be seen on link below
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A Willamette Valley Railway train passes a modest industry in Silverton, Oregon during February 1997. A recent check of Google indicates no evidence of the lineside business exists today. For that matter, WVR no longer operates on this portion of their line.
Always enjoy seeing Silverton, especially when the aspens are this golden. I don't ever stay here, but I am go there at least 3 times every trip.
Usually eat lunch there at the Brown Bear Cafe. Usually shop in the many stores for gifts.
Having travelled to some remote areas of NSW recently ive been working on a series of mainly houses and buildings which may be abandoned or still lived in. What has caught my eye is the hardship and struggle of the people living in these areas due to climate and economic reasons. It also highlights the instances where people absolutely have embraced this hardship and live happily enjoying the struggle and rising to the challenges of these harsh environments.
We spent the night here, at the Grand Imperial Hotel. Pretty little town, but don't arrive late. They roll up the sidewalks!
Anvil Mountain there in the background 12,537 feet.
Rolling up the steep hill and by the replica CL&N depot in Silverton, OH, CIND 2002 leads this day's Blue Ash Local north to work 4 of the branch's customers.
I&O utilizes two Gensets as dedicated power to the Blue Ash Local. They are the only two Gensets on the roster. Not exactly desirable power, but the former CL&N mainline they operate on is fantastically fascinating.
Durango and Silverton Railroad Oct 2024 Loco 477 in Elk Point (DSC 8770)
Other images taken that day are on the link below
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A Dave Gross charter steams north along the Animas River on the Durango & Silverton Railroad, October 6, 2016, north of Elk Park, Colorado. Photo by Joe McMillan.
DSNG 473 a K-28 class Mikado shoves its train back towards the wye. The length of the train is a testament to the enduring popularity of the Durango and Silverton. In preservation the K-28 remains unique on the Silverton branch, the other siblings having been scrapped in Alaska.
Looking down upon
Silverton, Colorado
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with Storm Peak and Tower Mountain in the background ...