<P> The railroad uses a couple of small diesel switching locomotives for work trains and everyday yard switching to allow the steam locomotives to enter the shop areas sooner . The use of wood pellets for overnight fuel, as well as diesel switchers are a result of constant complaints from local citizens regarding the fly ash from the coal - fired engines . Though the railroad has been present in the town since its founding, the D&SNG has tried its best to appease the locals . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> K - 36 Steam locomotive #486 getting ready for departure from Durango on October 25, 2012 </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Beautiful colors on the way to Silverton on October 25, 2012 </P> </Li> <Li> <P> On the Highline above the Animas Canyon on October 25, 2012 </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Along the Animas River to Silverton on October 25, 2012 </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Approaching Silverton on October 25, 2012 </P> </Li> </Ul> <Li> <P> K - 36 Steam locomotive #486 getting ready for departure from Durango on October 25, 2012 </P> </Li> <P> K - 36 Steam locomotive #486 getting ready for departure from Durango on October 25, 2012 </P>

Durango & silverton narrow gauge railroad and museum