A hidden gem on the Durango Silverton
Engine 480 pulls a morning bound train across the high bridge to Silverton Colorado.
My highlight on the Durango Silverton is the High Bridge. The High Bridge is a Pratt deck truss bridge over the Animas River. Built in 1894 with additional tension members added in 1981. The bridge spans 130ft and the length is 130ft.
Engine 473 puts on a show at the High Bridge.
DRGW 315 poses for pictures on the Durango Silverton High Bridge.
Unless you hike in for those great shots of the bridge at the Animas River level, your best shots are on those great photo charters that the railroad does.
Approaching the High Bridge.
Your opportunities are endless for some great shots at the Bridge.
DRGW 315 crosses the High Bridge with boiler blow down action.
This picture was taken on 315s maiden run after her rebuild in Durango.
Dressed up in Bumble Bee colors puts on a show at the High Bridge.
Sometimes if you’re lucky you can get a shot of a galloping goose coming across the bridge.
RGS Goose number 5 gallops across the High Bridge on a rainy day on the Durango Silverton RR.
The High Bridge is also where they do a blow down cleaning the boiler as it crosses the bridge.
Engine 481 looking good with all her power crossing the High Bridge.
473 with a little extra blow.
Every bridge angle is a photographer’s dream. The High Bridge is always a must location for photos. The High Bridge is the Durango Silverton hidden gem.
473 crosses the Durango Silverton High Bridge with a lot of drama.
A beautiful site for sure.
Just think you can be the curious guy with the tourist.
What is this photographer doing?
Samuel E. Howard – Photographs and text Copyright 2023
Great show Thanks Done very well
Thanks