This amazing train ride from Durango, Colorado to Silverton brings breathtaking views at almost every turn. I fell in love with Colorado and can’t wait to return!
My parents and I rode the train on the 4th of July this year, round trip. If you haven't considered adding this experience to your bucket list, DO IT RIGHT NOW. IT'S AMAZING.
Glad you got to enjoy it with your parents:-) I completely agree that the train ride is a “must add” to a bucket list! Pictures/video do not come close to adequately depicting the beauty ❤️
You absolutely should :-). Yes we had 2 engines. At one point the first engine went ahead alone and filled up with water because the weight with both was too much over certain areas but we picked it back up down the track :-). I was grateful that someone had suggested the train to me, it ended up being one of the highlights of my trip there ❤️ Hope you get to check it out someday:-)
You got it. We are working out the location details and looking at probably the weekend after Memorial Day but not set in stone yet. The FB page is Annual Colorado Fiberglass RV Gathering if you want to keep up there as well.
Great video Christi. I'm glad you were able to ride the train. I lived in Durango for 29 years. I worked on the train for two summers and one winter. I know it well. Beautiful, beautiful scenary.
Oh very cool!! I bet you’ve seen some wildlife for sure. I only saw a couple of Elks but I was hoping for the elusive bear sighting lol. Even without that I’d repeat the trip all over. I wish there was more time to explore the big city of Silverton lol but maybe that’s a separate trip anyway :-). Hope you are having great adventures out there on the road :-)
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs on a 45 mile long rail line that was built from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad back in 1882. Both the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and this narrow gauge heritage railroad are the only original narrow gauge from the D&RGW to survive in operational condition. They have these amazing steam locomotives on the D&S. Denver & Rio Grande Western 473, 476, 478 (All built by American Locomotive Company in 1923, and are now 100 years old), 480, 481, 482, 486 (All built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1925), 493, 498 (Both built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1902, originally as standard gauge 2-8-0 steam locomotives over until 1928 and 1930), and Rio Grande Southern 42 (Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1887).
I took the train ride back. Some people preferred to ride the bus back, but I liked being able to see the scenery that I missed from the other side of the train on the way there :-) Yes, I selected the open air car, and did not regret it for a minute. It was a little cool in Silverton, but nothing that a jacket couldn’t fix for me :-)
How is the seating in the open air cart? Is it just a wooden bench or does the seating have a back to them? I'm asking because I'm taking my parents and would love to sit in the open air but have to think of their comfort as well...thank you
The seats/benches do have backs to them and with a little padding (not much, but better than just a wooden surface). Hope y’all enjoy it as much as I did :-)
My parents and I rode the train on the 4th of July this year, round trip. If you haven't considered adding this experience to your bucket list, DO IT RIGHT NOW. IT'S AMAZING.
Glad you got to enjoy it with your parents:-) I completely agree that the train ride is a “must add” to a bucket list! Pictures/video do not come close to adequately depicting the beauty ❤️
love this video!
Thanks for tuning in, that train ride and the scenery was incredible!
I love this I want to try this train ride thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for watching :-). The train ride was amazing, I hope you get to check it out.
Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful adventure!
Thanks for tuning in :-). It was definitely a highlight of my short Colorado visit ❤️
That is such a beautiful and scenic train ride!
So cool !! Love train rides . Looks like two engines on that ride ! I will put it on my list for sure ! Thanks for sharing Christi !👍😁
You absolutely should :-). Yes we had 2 engines. At one point the first engine went ahead alone and filled up with water because the weight with both was too much over certain areas but we picked it back up down the track :-). I was grateful that someone had suggested the train to me, it ended up being one of the highlights of my trip there ❤️ Hope you get to check it out someday:-)
Looks like a really cool scenic train ride
It was a gorgeous ride :-)
A Doubleheader! WOW!!! AWESOME!!! NICE VIDEO!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!
Thanks for tuning in and the positive feedback!
That is absolutely amazing! It is now on my bucket list ❤️
The video doesn’t even do it justice! I highly recommend:-)
Absolutely amazing!! Breath taking!! Also, so much cooler in CO than TX. This is going to be a stop for me! On my list!
It was gorgeous!! Next year I will be cohosting the Annual Colorado Casita gathering and we are shooting for Durango or nearby. :-)
@@TinyTexanAdventures ... thats sweet, let me know the dates and we will see if we can't swing down....
You got it. We are working out the location details and looking at probably the weekend after Memorial Day but not set in stone yet. The FB page is Annual Colorado Fiberglass RV Gathering if you want to keep up there as well.
Occasionally gets into the low 90s, but normally in the 80s for daytime highs. Low humidity always. Gets down into the 50s every night in the summer.
I’m glad we bought tickets. It was beautiful.
Yet another wonderful find on our caravanning adventures:-)
@@TinyTexanAdventures Definitely a wonderful find. Ready for the next one.
Amazing photography! More waterfalls then I remembered too. Thanks for the tour. Judi
Thank you 😊. I think the timing of my visit was perfect as the seasons are changing and the snow melting off ❤️
Great video Christi. I'm glad you were able to ride the train. I lived in Durango for 29 years. I worked on the train for two summers and one winter. I know it well. Beautiful, beautiful scenary.
Oh very cool!! I bet you’ve seen some wildlife for sure. I only saw a couple of Elks but I was hoping for the elusive bear sighting lol. Even without that I’d repeat the trip all over. I wish there was more time to explore the big city of Silverton lol but maybe that’s a separate trip anyway :-). Hope you are having great adventures out there on the road :-)
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs on a 45 mile long rail line that was built from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad back in 1882. Both the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and this narrow gauge heritage railroad are the only original narrow gauge from the D&RGW to survive in operational condition. They have these amazing steam locomotives on the D&S. Denver & Rio Grande Western 473, 476, 478 (All built by American Locomotive Company in 1923, and are now 100 years old), 480, 481, 482, 486 (All built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1925), 493, 498 (Both built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1902, originally as standard gauge 2-8-0 steam locomotives over until 1928 and 1930), and Rio Grande Southern 42 (Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1887).
Interesting facts :-). Thanks for sharing 🙏
I love this video, now time to find the train site for ticket prices. Would a trip like this.
Here ya go! www.durangotrain.com/
It was beautiful! The pics/video do not even come close to doing it justice!
@@TinyTexanAdventures Thanks, did you take the bus or van for return trip?
You said open air car also?
I took the train ride back. Some people preferred to ride the bus back, but I liked being able to see the scenery that I missed from the other side of the train on the way there :-) Yes, I selected the open air car, and did not regret it for a minute. It was a little cool in Silverton, but nothing that a jacket couldn’t fix for me :-)
We were there for honeymoon 1999!❤
Oh how wonderful ❤️❤️
How is the seating in the open air cart? Is it just a wooden bench or does the seating have a back to them? I'm asking because I'm taking my parents and would love to sit in the open air but have to think of their comfort as well...thank you
The seats/benches do have backs to them and with a little padding (not much, but better than just a wooden surface). Hope y’all enjoy it as much as I did :-)
I'm gonna guess that you are a Leo.
Lol nope. Just curious what characteristic made you guess that?
@@TinyTexanAdventures because you looked like a Leo. What is your actual sign?
@austinstitzel lol I’m a Capricorn.