K-28 100th Birthday Special Train Oct 16, 2023

On Monday October 16th, 2023, the Durango and Silverton ran a special train commemorating the 100th anniversary of the K-28 class loco running on these rails. The mixed train with special mid-train helper ran with #473 on the lead and #476 as mid-train helper.
The train departed at 7a and we catch it here several locations up to Rockwood. The train will do many run bys and special photo opportunities along the trip to Silverton.
Enjoy!

[@tracynation2820]

Super. The K-28 is my favorite narrow gauge locomotive. Happy Birthday. 💙 T.E.N.

[@TheTrainFreak]

Cool catches George! I like how everything is in the D&RGW livery. Happy 100th Birthday to the K-28's. - Jason

[@goaliegeorge]

Was fun to chase. And yes, it’s all D&RGW!!

[@RioGrande486]

8:10 the best capture of 473’s whistle I’ve heard, nice work!

[@goaliegeorge]

Thanks. I was happy to have been able to chase it.

[@r.gordontrueblood3188]

To me, there is something so incredibly beautiful seeing #476 steaming in the middle as a kind of helper locomotive.

[@goaliegeorge]

Very true. It was certainly fun to see it in person!!

[@ericgibbon1095]

I wish 478 was there too, the Third K-28.

[@goaliegeorge]

Someday soon….

[@thunderbird1921]

478 has possibly the most beautiful whistle of all the locomotives at D&S OR C&T. 5 chimes are just surreal, especially when they echo on their surroundings.

[@mikeknuckey]

Nice video George! It is your hometown?

[@goaliegeorge]

Yessir.
Thanks for the kind words. Was having fun chasing! Really great to see in person.
Thanks for watching!

[@mikeknuckey]

Im sure theres a bluenami on it!!!@@goaliegeorge

[@chuckholsclaw6829]

Very cool train !!! Real clean and sharp looking steam locomotives and passenger cars ! Thanks for sharing it !

[@drgw489productions]

My shitbox f150 made an appearance at 2:15