Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad    

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This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind historic steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. …
This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind historic steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. It is a family-friendly ride sure to create memories that will last a lifetime while offering a view of Colorado’s mountain splendor inaccessible by highway. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

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Jul 26, 2025
The views were amazing. The train ride was fun but was really long and I would suggest doing the bus one way and train the other way. We did not have a lot of time in Silverton due to the train leavi…Full review by Tina H
Jul 18, 2025
I stopped by the Ticket window July 7, 2025 to see if they had tickets for the next day. Young man at the counter said no we are all sold out. I went to the bathroom and came back to ticket window a…Full review by trennak2017
Jul 17, 2025
I would have given it a 5 but man the seating is uncomfortable. The benches do not fit normal adults well and if you’re bigger it’s a long ride. The scenic route was beautiful and we loved seeing t…Full review by Gem D
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The 45 mile Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been in existence since 1881. It was then used as an important mode …
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Are the seats in the coach class uncomfortable? Are seats in the open gondola class uncomfortable?
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Yes. Just be mindful that you'll be in the back of train coach for 2 hours or more!
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How’s the polar express ride? I can’t find any reviews from 2022 or 2023.
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We went in the summer- Sorry
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I am planning gorgeous a group of seniors. One woman asked if it's difficult to step up to enter the train. She gets around …
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I am planning gorgeous a group of seniors. One woman asked if it's difficult to step up to enter the train. She gets around fine but says an extra step would help her.
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When boarding the train in either Durango or Silverton, the train crew used portable passenger steps to help passengers get into the coaches. Note nearly all of these passenger cars are …
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When boarding the train in either Durango or Silverton, the train crew used portable passenger steps to help passengers get into the coaches. Note nearly all of these passenger cars are ~100 years old, so the steps up to the seating areas and the passageways inside the cars can be steep & narrow. That said, I saw that one of the cars on the train (a former "combine" coach; the ones where half the car is for baggage and the other half is regular coach seating) had a handicapped passenger lift elevator installed in the former baggage area. Depending on how much assistance your friends may need getting on & off the train, you might want to check with the railroad about getting seating in this handicapped-accessible combine.
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Which major highways run through Durango?
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Durango is accessible by US Hwy 550 from the north and south, and US Hwy 160 from the east and west. D&SNGRR on map. If you’re...
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