Steam and Steel
Cumbres and Toltec Railroad, Antonito, Colorado
"Steam and Steel" captures a powerful moment at the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad Station in Antonito, Colorado. The image showcases an original Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company Steam Engine in the process of meticulous restoration. Against a backdrop of history, a skilled mechanic works diligently to reassemble the engine's intricate components. Thick billows of smoke emerge from the locomotive's front, gracefully trailing towards the rear cab. Rendered in classic black and white, the photograph pays homage to the enduring spirit of the age of steam. Photo © copyright by Rich Voninski.