D&RGW 315 on the C&TS (Part 1)

Denver & Rio Grande Western C-18 #315 traveled from Durango, CO to Chama, NM to run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in 2008. This is the first photo freight on June 16 from Chama to Antonito. We picked up stock cars at Cumbres to make a 15-car train. That little 2-8-0 sure was working hard. See part 2 here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-ppB...

Many thanks to the Durango Railroad Historical Society for restoring this now-rare locomotive, and to the Durango & Silverton and Cumbres & Toltec railroads for its present operation.

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[will Riley]

What the video lacks in quality. Makes up for with beautiful sound and great shots.

[ebt15]

Yea I uploaded this years ago, before youtube saved in higher resolutions. I should upload it again, and since I can upload a video longer than 10 minutes now, show the 'expanded' edition.

[rg481]

great video. i wish i was there! how'd u get a cab ride too?

[baldwinloco12]

Absolutely fantastic footage!

[seawuff]

Please do!

[PowerPawsNW]

Now that's the way to sublimate the forces of gravity and inertia!

What a lovely little "loudmouth" the 315 is.

You did her (and her restorers') justice with your footage.

[will Riley]

Yes, perfect idea. DO IT :p

[trooptpt80]

Wooo! Gotta love hearing those steam whistles echo off the mountains, beautiful sound!

[CoasterFan2105]

If only if only.... At least much of the ROW still remains untouched. Maybe someday....

[SychoBilly73]

Outstanding video! Glad to see it rescued from the park.

[Ed Miller]

I want to see the 41 out here running that would be cool I wish we could see an RGS engine restored and running again and not the cosmetic dressup they did on 463

[ebt15]

Sorry I wasn't clear...it traveled by truck. Would be really cool if Chama and Durango were still connected.