10K views · 2.6K reactions | A Denver & Rio Grande westbound descends the 3 levels of Gilluly Loop and then seen again at Rio, Utah. From the WB Video Productions show "Salute to Soldier Summit" https://rfd.video/Soldier | Railfan Depot | Facebook

57K views · 2.5K reactions | When Amtrak happened, the Denver & Rio Grande Western, very aware of the fantasic scenery on their line between Denver and Salt Lake City, said "no, thank you"! Thus the "Rio Grande Zephyr" was born. From the WB Video Productions show "Rio Grande Combo" https://rfd.video/RGCombo | Classic Streamliners | Facebook

No they weren't really Big Boys, but the massive 2-8-8-2's of the Denver & Rio Grande were also Alco built and earth-shaking awesome! A train is seen on Tennesee Pass with one on the lead, mid-train, and pushing! From the WB Video show "Rio Grande of the Rockies" https://rfd.video/RioGrande | Steam Giants

The days when the Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge lines were still a real working freight system. Durango, Colorado was considered the hub, and we see servicing operations during the mid 1950s in this clip from the Machines of Iron show "Denver & Rio Grande Western Narrow Gauge" https://railfandepot.com/product/denver-rio-grande-western-narrow-gauge/ | Steam Giants