The Durango & Silverton Railroad

Narrow gauge train tours in Durango and Silverton Colorado

Durango and Silverton Railroad

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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 (amazingly, only 9 months after construction began) 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 over 125 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.

Durango and Silverton Railroad

Classes of service

Summer Schedule

May 2nd to October 31st, 2009

8:15 am
9:00 am**
9:45 am***

11:45 am
12:30 pm
1:15 pm

2:00 pm
2:45 pm
3:30 pm

5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm

Note: ** 9:00am train operates May 18th - October 15th. *** 9:45am train operates June 8th - August 13th. Bus service ends Oct. 10th

Dates and schedule

May 2nd to October 31st, 2009

Note: Prices are round trip, per person and do not include taxes or fees. All prices are in USD. Terms and conditions may change at anytime without prior notification.