Railfan, railfan--where do you see trains in Colorado?
Mapwork: If you're going to be looking for railfan locations, you'll need an industrial strength map resource. I definitely recommend you get a DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer, study it before your trip, and copy pertinent pages for your field work. You can usually get substantial discounts on DeLorme atlases thru the Frograil Railfan Store, which is here.
DURANGO -- SHALOMA LAKE. This location is on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Go north on US-550 out of Durango. After about 6 miles, you'll pass a rest area on the right. After another 1/2 mile north, CR-250 turns off to the right. Follow it for about 1 mile down to a grade crossing near scenic Shaloma Lake. Good shots from various angles are possible here, with the grand Rockies as a backdrop. This location is an easy chase from Durango.
Frequent contributor Markolf Gudjons has provided this information for us. Many thanks, Markolf.