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As Amtrak heads westbound from Del Rio, passengers travel through the recreation area and cross both the Amistad reservoir and the Pecos River canyon.

 

Amistad Reservoir

Amistad Reservoir
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Pecos High Railroad Bridge (today)

Pecos High Bridge
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Pecos River

Pecos River Gorge
NPS Photo


Trails & Rails presentations consist of a number of components, including a narrative script delivered over the train's public address system that highlights natural, historical and cultural resources along the route.

Volunteer narrating the script

Script Narrator
NPS Photo

Passengers enjoying photos

Passengers with photos
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Volunteer with artifact replicas

Volunteer and passenger
NPS Photo

In the sightseer lounge car another Trails & Rails volunteer utilizes hands-on items, historic photos, photos of rock art, plants and animals, and maps to enhance the Trails & Rails experience for interested passengers.

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Last updated:
October 11, 2000

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