Absolutely loved our train ride to Silverton and back. It was so neat being on this railroad. Views are spectacular!! Get your seat on the right side of the train leaving Durango for the best views. Animas River was at an extremely low level due to drought in 2012. I'm sure this ride is even more amazing when the river... More

My sister, husband and I spent a Sunday making the roundtrip to Silverton and LOVED it. We booked a table in the coach car (Ponderosa?) and it was well worth the extra fee. Our coaches' guide Ellie, who is a geologist, not only kept us set up with her special cafe mochas, but was able to give us a wonderful... More

May 6, 2013. My husband, sister and I took the trip on what turned out to be a really nasty day. Rainy and cold. We rode in the Silver Vista car. All open. Very cold! But our attendant, Bob, managed to make it a great trip! Of course the views were awesome but Bob was so knowledgeable! He was entertaining... More

Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train is an all day adventure that will wow you. Climbing from 6,500 ft in Durango to 9,300 ft in Silverton, it winds along the Animas River, with spectacular scenery and and breathtaking views. Don't miss this historic train ride.The museum is very nice as well, some awesome restored railroad cars and lots of history.

We travelled in the Cinco Animas car which was the very last car of the train. This meant we had a fabulous unobstructed view from the back of the train. The only negative about this was the viewing platform was crampted if there was more than 5 people on it! However there were free hot and cold drinks thoroughout the... More

We were traveling with our dog so didn't do the train ride although friends who have highly recommend it. We did spend some time in the depot/museum and walking around the train yard, enjoying the old railroad cars and locomotives. All of it is beautifully restored and maintained in it's historic condition. The depot feels as though it opened yesterday... More

Obviously if you are a train nut then you will love this trip. However, everyone will love and appreciate the spectacular sights and scenery along the tracks. It seems like there is another breathtaking view around every corner. Great staff and service. Kids love the ride. Make sure you bring your camera. If you are in an open air car... More

The day was beautiful and we rode in the deluxe cabin where we got to sit down at a table and chairs and have free soft drinks. We had a host who described where we were and details the whole way up and down. The scenery was beautiful. We didnt get to ride a the way to Silverton because half... More

Beautiful scenery, lots of history, and of course a real steam locomotive with restored cars. I would keep in mind that the trip is cut short before May as they turn around at cascade canyon so if you want to go all the way to silverton plan accordingly. The staff is top notch no matter when you go and the... More