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Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882, the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers.

The line was constructed to haul silver & gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious.

This historic train has been in continuous operation for 128 years, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum

Featured Packages

Family Discount on Selected Days!
Dates Extended through September 13, 2010!
Receive a 20% discount on your reservation when it includes at least one paid child's ticket. Some restrictions apply; please visit the Learn More link below. Please call for reservations.

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21st Annual Fall Photo Special
Sept.25 & 26 and Oct.2 & 3, 2010
NEW FOR 2010! A Pullman-green consist last ran on the D&S line in the 1940s. In 2010 the D&SNG has repainted 3 coaches and 1 RPO (Concession) car to emulate this historic look. For the Fall Photographer Trains, the green consist will be joined by the Silver Vista just as it was in 1949!
Five night sessions are scheduled for exciting Night Photography!

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Peanuts™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
October 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2010

Ride the train to the pumpkin patch, meet Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy, and bring home the perfect pumpkin!

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Cowboy Poet Train/Durango Cowboy Gathering
October 1, 2010

Gather up your favorite cowboys and enjoy cowboy poets and entertainment onboard this special Cascade Canyon train.

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Motor Coach/Train Combo Options

Enjoy one leg of your Silverton journey onboard a D&SNGRR motor coach as you travel along 52 miles of the San Juan Scenic Byway.

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Historic Silverton Mining Tour - 2010
Now Extended Through October 2nd!
Experience Silverton's mining history! Ride a D&S motor coach to Silverton in the morning and return to Durango in the afternoon by steam train. You will ride on the same rails gold and silver ore took on its way to the smelter.

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