Durango & Silverton Dramatic Canyon Run

Published Jan 4, 2024 By Robert Blue

Durango & Silverton’s #476 and #473 steam through breath taking scenery!

The Durango and Silverton Railroad has 3 K-28 Class 2-8-2 Mikado type locomotives. Although less powerful than their K-36 cousins, these smaller locomotives were preferred by engineers because of their design and balance.

Some quick facts about the ALCO K-28’s

Builder: American Locomotive Company
Locomotive type: Passenger oriented built for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Build date: 1923 -1924
Wheel configuration 2-8-2
Locomotive weight: 140,000 pounds
fuel: coal
Tractive effort: 27,540lbf

Let us know if you have had the chance to take this scenic excursion on the Durango & Silverton Railroad! We would love to hear about your experience!