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The Durango & Silverton Railroad


Narrow gauge train tours in Durango and Silverton Colorado
Durango and Silverton Railroad
General Information
Summer 2009 / Winter Season 2008/09
Polar Express Winter 2009

Durango and Silverton Railroad

Route Map
Silverton Branch Timetable (Narrow Gauge 1881-Present)
Milepost
Station
Notes
451.3
Durango, CO
Start of Route
457.3
Home Ranch (new)
1000 ft siding, built 1982 by DSNG
457.9
Home Ranch (old)
Cattle loading spur, abandoned years ago
462.5
Hermosa
Wye removed
465.8
Pinkerton
700 ft siding, built 1982 by DSNG
469.1
Rockwood
470.0
High Line
The famous High Line
472.3
Tacoma
Spur to hydro plant 1902-1911
474.0
Wilderness
474.6
Tank Creek
475.3
Tall Timber Resort
477.6
Cascade Canyon
Wye built 1982 by DSNG
478.0
Tefft
484.0
Needleton
Tank at 484.4
490.5
Elk Park
491.7
Whitehead Gulch
~1920-1960
494.2
Silverton Tank
Torn down 1924
496.9
Silverton, CO
End of route

Durango and Silverton Railroad: Booking Options


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Durango and Silverton Railroad

Schedule, Fares &
General Information
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Durango and Silverton Railroad

Affordable
Travel Packages
Travel a century-old rail line from Durango Colorado to the historic gold mining town of Silverton over the most scenic narrow gauge railroad in North America. Daily departures from May 3rd through October 31st. Reservations are REQUIRED!
There is no better way to experience the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad than by booking an affordable travel package, which includes rail fare, lodging and possibly a meal or two. Tours can be customized to include additional nights in Durango and/or Silverton.
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Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
Rail News & Updates
 
Dramatic scenery aboard the dome car
We have just launched four new independent and affordable Durango and Silverton tours. As trains and hotels often book up early, now is the perfect time to make all your reservations.. Click here for tour information and reservations.
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