Once again, it's time to go behind the scenes at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with amazing #DurangoTrain Museum curator Jeff A. Ellingson! In this very interesting insider's view, Jeff walks railfans through the #DurangoTrain Museum's numerous exhibits, and then heads out to the railyard to check out a super 🆒 roundhouse crew surprise! To see it, make sure to watch the entire video! | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

One of the most iconic canyon views from the Durango train is at the “Highline”. Located just after Rockwood station (traveling to Silverton) is a stunning view of the Animas River. This horseshoe curve is a great time to get photos of the locomotive in action! | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

🚂 Step back in time aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad…a historic steam train that’s been winding through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains since 1882. Ride along the Animas River with canyon, forest, and mountain views you can’t see from the road. 🌲🏔️ 💵 Cost: start at $92 & up(varies by season & seating) 📍 Address: 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO ⏳ Full ride: ~3.5 hours each way Durango ➡️ Silverton ⏳ Shorter ride: Cascade Canyon Express (~2 hours each way) — perfect if you’re shor

Durango & Silverton #473 is a 36” narrow gauge, oil burning, “K-28” 2-8-2 steam locomotive built for the Denver & Rio Grande Western. Seen here departing Durango, Colorado for a trip to Cascade Canyon. 🚂: ALCO Schenectady | 1923 📸: September | 2021 🚂: #steam #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #steamengine #travel #fblifestyle #explore #colorado #west #western #wildwest #americana #trainride #railroad #railway #trainspotting #trainspotter #railfan #durango #machine #mechanical #engineer #transportat

Durango & Silverton 476 and her train pull across College Avenue in Durango, CO this past Summer. 🎥: @monninphotography | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad