Royal Gorge Route Railroad engineer describes train journey through Colorado gorge
Adam Clawson, a third-generation engineer for Royal Gorge Route Railroad, operates a locomotive along the Arkansas River in Southern Colorado on a Saturday afternoon.
Engineer shares knowledge of machinery
Clawson describes his locomotive Black Betty as a living machine with its own personality. The 24-year-old operator has worked this route alongside his grandfather and great-grandfather.
Train travels along river path
The diesel-electric unit moves through the gorge while the engineer provides commentary on local history. Millions of years ago, rising Rockies allowed the Arkansas River to carve a deep channel.
Geology creates narrow chasm
Water wearing away granite formed a V-shaped gorge that reaches depths of 1,250 feet in places. Visitors can view this geological feature from above or below the tracks.
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