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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum

479 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
970-247-2733
Ranked #3 of 35 attractions in Durango
4.5 of 5 stars 337 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads, Speciality Museums
Activities: Group tours/train
Owner description: Hop aboard a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive that travels along the same railroad tracks that miners, cowboys and the early settlers of the Old... more » Owner description: Hop aboard a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive that travels along the same railroad tracks that miners, cowboys and the early settlers of the Old West used over a hundred years ago. The route winds in and out of canyons and past open wilderness affording great views. The price of a ticket also includes admission to the D&SNGRR Museum and the Silverton Freight Yard Museum. « less
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Comfy seats with pillows and the windows open on the train open.

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Absolutely loved this train ride, so much fun for the kids an me! We spend the night in Silverton...wish I could remember the motel, it was great.. Everything around was just beautiful! Love the mountains! Love the little shops, love that you can walk to everything. Will be returning soon!! Very spendy! But I absolutely loved it and thought it... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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If not for digital cameras I'd run out of film. The views and fresh air were awesome.

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Wash. State
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

This was an amazing day spent on the train. We got an extra two hours on the train because the engine broke down. Most may see that as a bad thing, we loved it. Free drinks and time to wander the other cars. It was quite relaxing to sit back and enjoy the scenery. My 8 year old nephew has... More

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Northern Illinois
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 via mobile

What a great way to spend a day in the Colorado Rockies.. This trip was everything and more than I expected. Fantastic scenery and service - go first class. It's worth every cent. Silverton - makes you want to do it again!

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Durango, Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

comfortable ride with great mountain and river views to the old mining town of Silverton. The 2 hours in Silverton took us back to the 1800's.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We booked a round trip but decided to take the bus home. It's a long day (10 hours) otherwise.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

It was wonderful, the attendant in our car was informative and nice. The trip delightful and beautiful.

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Denver, CO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We loved this train ride. Fun experience and would do it again.

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Farmington, New York
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The train ride really gives you the oppertunity to take in the scenery. Its slow paced and really makes you slow down. You have the option of taking the train round trip which is a full day or taking a motorcoach one way and train the other. This shortens the day.

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