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For 141 years, the <a href="http://www.durangotrain.com/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Durango &amp; Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad</a> has been transporting passengers through the remote, scenic Rocky Mountain wilderness of the San Juan National Forest.

Relive the Wild West on the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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History and scenic beauty on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Enjoying brews and views on the Durango Train

Fall colors along the Animas River

Durango Train among yellow aspens

Durango Train snaking along a high cliff in summertime

Train engineers marveling at the golden aspens

Chugging along the river

Cheers-ing in the historical 1880s Yankee Girl car

Durango Train on the tracks

Scenic ride through the trees

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This railroad is designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and is also an American Society of Civil Engineering Landmark. The Durango Train is world famous and one of the most popular heritage railroads in North America, offering a unique, affordable, family-friendly travel experience that combines Colorado’s colorful pioneering and mining histories with unparalleled Rocky Mountain beauty.
Listen to the steel wheels sing as you venture alongside the rushing waters of the Animas River and amid the towering peaks of the San Juan Mountains to beautiful <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/excursions/cascade-canyon-express/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Cascade Canyon</a> or the historic mining town of <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/round-trip-silverton-train-tour?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Silverton</a>. Operating year-round, the Durango Train is a unique and wonderful way to witness the changing of the seasons, learn about the rich history of <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/durango">Durango</a> and the state’s railroading industry and experience the dramatic alpine landscapes of southwest Colorado. 
The train travels to Cascade Canyon, located deep in the wilderness of the San Juan Mountains, year-round. From early May through October, the train carries passengers to and from Silverton, a destination that feels like stepping back in time to the Wild West — when gold and silver mining in the area was at its peak.

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While you’re at the Durango Depot, don’t forget to visit the free <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/dsng-museum/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Durango &amp; Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum</a>, a 12,000-square foot facility situated in the railyard, housing a carefully curated eclectic collection of artifacts and exhibits that paint a picture of Colorado’s rich railroading and mining histories. Even more interesting, the D&amp;SNGRR Museum is located in one part of the railroad’s roundhouse, the only one of its kind in the world to house authentic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The museum is open every day the train operates. 
Reservations: <a href="tel:877-872-4607">877-872-4607</a>
<a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">About Durango &amp; Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad &amp; Museum</a> <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/excursions/cascade-canyon-express/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Ride the Cascade Canyon Express</a> <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/excursions/round-trip-silverton-train-tour/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Take the Silverton Steam Train</a> <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/excursions/cascade-canyon-winter-train/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Hop on the Cascade Canyon Winter Train</a> <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/now-booking/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Book Your Train</a> <a href="https://www.durangotrain.com/history/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=sponsoredarticle">Learn More About The Durango Train's History</a> <a href="https://www.colorado.com/visit-durango-channel">Find More Information About Durango</a>

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