Tag Archives: Steam trains

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Kings On the Road

The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad runs from Chama NM to Antonito CO on a preserved portion of the old Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.  It is consistently ranked the number one scenic railroad in the United States.  Its … Continue reading →

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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Kings On the Road

We love the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.  It’s what brought us to Durango Colorado for the first time over 20 years ago.  It is still an icon of Southwest Colorado in spite of the devastating 2018 fire no … Continue reading →

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Trains of the Pacific Northwest

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Kings On the Road

The Pacific Northwest has a long history of trains.  Several major railroads had transcontinental lines terminating in Washington state including Great Northern, Northern Pacific and The Milwaukee Road.  As almost anywhere in the US, growth of the region was spurred … Continue reading →

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