We travelled across the USA on a tour organised by Great Rail Journeys of York between the 7th and 27th October 2009. Silverton is the northern terminus of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway, one of only two remaining stretches of a once extensive system that criss-crossed the southern Rockies. The railway follows the deep, forested Animas Gorge for... more

Along with another couple, we spent a long weekend in/around Durango, CO in early Oct 2009. Our primary purpose was to ride the train (it had been 18 years since our last visit to this train) and to enjoy the Autumn colors. The entire day was a treat, and for the extra $$, the parlour car was wonderful (seating is... more

What a fun train ride! My hubby and I booked our trip on the Cinco Animas car (Presidential class) -- money well spent! It was a cold day and (very) glad we were in an enclosed car. We had some wonderful car mates (from GA, TN and NM) that we got to know during the daylong trip. The ride weaves... more

Rode the train on October 14, 2009. Great ride, was a bit cold, but the fall colors on the mountains and in Durango was spectacular. Silverton was cold and sleeting, but the rest of the ride was great. We went the cheap route (if you consider 79.00 cheap) but rode in a car with very few people, so had a... more

1. If it's warm, ride in an unenclosed car. However, if it's cold, ride an enclosed car. We rode the train in an enclosed car on October 6, 2009. It was 45 degrees when we left Durango. During the trip people in the unenclosed cars came into our car to warm up. I got the definite impression that they were... more

I have a 3 year old train enthusiast and he has ridden the train twice with relatives and we visit the museum weekly. It is a beautiful 3 hour trip on the train and Silverton is a great Old West town (touristy). Pure fun! more

Okay, it's a LONG day. No doubt about it. I was on the train for 10 hours! I rode from Durango to Silverton which is what I recommend. Heading north, make sure you have a seat on the west side of the train as on a hot day, you won't have the sun beating in. Also, try get one of... more

My wife and I rode in the open Santa Fe gondola car on Sept. 21. We were advised the night before there was a 30 percent chance of snow from an advancing cold front. No snow, but temperatures were in the 40s -- very nippy for a couple of desert rats from Scottsdale. However, we came prepared with layers of... more

Our family rode on the train a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the trip. I wanted to write a quick review to mention a few things I hadn't read in other reviews. First, when traveling from Durango to Silverton the view is best if sitting on the RIGHT side of the train. When you first leave the station you... more