Standard-gauge railroads in Arizona became dominant in the early 20th century, though many narrow gauge railroads continued to service the mines.

The narrow gauge railroad was an attractive less-expensive railroad to build in contrast to the larger standard gauge railroad whose rails are spaced 4-feet, 8-and-a-half inches apart.

Looking for budget-friendly fun? For just $19, hop aboard the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad for a 45-minute steam locomotive ride that showcases stunning scenery and rich mining ...

Alstom's Greatest Gathering: Rail track to be built at event to showcase narrow gauge engine The Greatest Gathering will have more than 50 items of rolling stock on display in August, including ...

Colorado boasts numerous summer activities recognized in the USA TODAY 10BEST Reader’s Choice Awards. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was voted the nation's top scenic train ride ...

Measured another way, the ore belt of the holdings was collectively “between three and four miles long.” As for the rail way that served the Yellow Mountain mine, it was a narrow-gauge line.

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad shuttles visitors through the mountainous Colorado expanse.

FARMINGTON, N.M. — Studies are in progress or will be launched for a proposed rail line to connect the Four Corners region of New Mexico to BNSF’s Southern Transcon main line, which would restore a ...

People in Farmington have been talking about what a train line could do for the region’s economy for 50 years — since the narrow-gauge railroad connection from Farmington to Antonito, Colorado ...

For over five years I have asked those same offices how is it that the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, located on the east end of Commercial Street, is allowed to operate either their 2-stroke engine ...

The Most ‘Scenic Train Ride’ in the U.S. Added a New Golden Hour Excursion — and It Can Be Enjoyed From an Open-air Car Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has a special route this month.