The last of the famous old narrow gauge railroads, still operating in Southwestern Colorado. Freight lines and Summer Passenger service operate from Durango and Silverton. These famous little trains made history in the early days of the West.
Aerial view of Durango looking north, snow capped mountains appear in the background, bridge over Animas River shown in the lower left corner of post card
Writing on front states," D&RG Bridge across the Animas R. after first section being washed away" [writing on back] addressed to Miss M.L. Pulering of Otter Pond, Kentucky two postmarks and a one cent stamp. Flood of 1911
Hand colored photograph of train heading up canyon on the left side river running through the valley, snow capped mountains in the far background. (Duplicate card moved here from #4/200.)
Black and white photograph of the Animas River and the broken down D. & R.G. R.R. Bridge. Writing on front states, "The section of the D.& R.G. R.R. Bridge that was washed away by the Animas River. Flood of 1911."