Observe first-hand what it takes to operate a historic locomotive! 🚂 Ride 3 1/2 hours one-way either Durango to Silverton or Silverton to Durango in the cab of an authentic K-Class steam-powered locomotive or diesel pulling our regularly scheduled train and see behind the scenes of what it's like working on the train. | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

A ride through the Rocky Mountains on The Durango Train is truly an unforgettable experience. | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

🚂 Step back in time aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad…a historic steam train that’s been winding through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains since 1882. Ride along the Animas River with canyon, forest, and mountain views you can’t see from the road. 🌲🏔️ 💵 Cost: start at $92 & up(varies by season & seating) 📍 Address: 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO ⏳ Full ride: ~3.5 hours each way Durango ➡️ Silverton ⏳ Shorter ride: Cascade Canyon Express (~2 hours each way) — perfect if you’re shor

Durango & Silverton #473 is a 36” narrow gauge, oil burning, “K-28” 2-8-2 steam locomotive built for the Denver & Rio Grande Western. Seen here departing Durango, Colorado for a trip to Cascade Canyon. 🚂: ALCO Schenectady | 1923 📸: September | 2021 🚂: #steam #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #steamengine #travel #fblifestyle #explore #colorado #west #western #wildwest #americana #trainride #railroad #railway #trainspotting #trainspotter #railfan #durango #machine #mechanical #engineer #transportat

Durango & Silverton 476 and her train pull across College Avenue in Durango, CO this past Summer. 🎥: @monninphotography | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad