Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Climbing to its highest point on the 64-mile long Cumbres & Toltec, Rio Grande 2-8-2 487 comes to a stop for water at Cumbres Pass (10,022 feet). Our telephoto lenses make the well-maintained track appear a bit wobbly but produce a dramatic effect as the engine comes into view.

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