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Video: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad upgrading train tracks

Final phases of project underway at Camino del Rio and Main Avenue

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 4:08 PM MT

Updated Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 4:52 PM MT

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Darren Whitten, superintendent of operations with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, walks along the new tracks on Friday that have been put in place at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Darren Whitten, superintendent of operations with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, walks along the new tracks on Friday that have been put in place at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
A Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad engine goes over the new tracks on Tuesday that have been put in place along with new signaling infrastructure at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
A Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad engine goes over the new tracks on Tuesday that have been put in place along with new signaling infrastructure at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Darren Whitten, superintendent of operations with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, walks along the new tracks on Friday that have been put in place at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Darren Whitten, superintendent of operations with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, walks along the new tracks on Friday that have been put in place at the intersection of Camino del Rio and Main Avenue. The railroad took the opportunity to replace the tracks with stronger ties, track and the base underneath in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportations signal and paving work at the intersection. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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