Posts Tagged With: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

In early October of 2024, we took the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad from Durango to Silverton and back. It’s a gorgeous ride and I would recommend it to anyone, especially in the fall.

We drove into Durango with plenty of time to spare, so we started off with a delicious breakfast at
Jean Pierre’s French Bakery.

Then we walked to the depot…

and checked out the D&SNG Museum.

They called for boarding around 9:30 am. We found our reserved seats and the train departed at 9:45, following the Animas River north. The views are soul-nourishing.

Since the line uses a steam locomotive, we replenished the water supply at an old tower along the way.

At about 1:10 pm, we rolled into Silverton for a two-hour layover.

Next up: Silverton and the return trip.