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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...more

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479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301-5421

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Sharon T

Minneapolis, Minnesota

8026

Reviewed 2 days ago

Interesting train ride

The railroad is well worth a one time trip. Just the fact that it’s a steam engine is half the fun. The scenery is pretty for most of the trip, it does take a while to get into the mountains and where the true scenery...More

Date of experience: April 2019

Thank Sharon T

Hi Sharon: Thanks so much for your review, and for the kind words about our passenger coach attendant. We're very happy to her you enjoyed your trip! Best regards, Christian S. Robbins Director of Marketing D&SNGRR

Hummer1973

Springfield, Missouri

22026

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Great but broken

We had a great time! But we left late due to engine problems. A got back even later due to broken spring. And hour and a half late. The trip was nice and the narrator was excellent. Lots of stories and history from the town...More

Date of experience: April 2019

Thank Hummer1973

What was the date of your excursion? We sincerely apologize for the mechanical failures, but these do happen from time to time, in spite of operating one of the best maintenance crews in the business, when dealing with vintage steam locomotives which are nearly 100...More

50cynthiah

Lavergne, France

324

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Just passing thru....

We were just passing thru and wound up staying two days and could have stayed longer!!! What a great place. Took the train and it was a beautiful ride up into the mountains. At first the only reason I took the train ride was for...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Ila M

Albuquerque

254

Reviewed 6 days ago

Super fun trip to take

We have been on this ride many times. Always great fun for everyone we go with. Have that camera ready lots to photograph along the way. Bus ride back is equally a fun time also lots of folks use the bus ride back to take...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Marystrader

Monument, Colorado

16246

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Best Ride Ever

LOVE THIS TRAIN! A MUST do when in Durango. Just go, and go round trip! This going up and riding the bus back is for a very non-adventurous person! GO! RIDE! RELAX! ENJOY!!!

Date of experience: April 2019

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kevinwQ6978HO

172

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great as expected

Did the ride to Cascade canyon and back. Rode in the alamosa parlor car. J. Leigh and Ali were great hostesses and very knowledgeable of the history of the rail line and gave us a heads up as we were coming to points of interest....More

Date of experience: April 2019

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Whycertainly

41

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Incredible

Best experience ever! Pay for the narration cars. I learned so much about the history of Durango, Silverton, and the incredible story of this 1880's railroad. 10/10 personal experience.

Date of experience: August 2017

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Acey15225

Midlothian, Virginia

38695

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful scenery

I had wanted to get on the knight sky car but it was sold out. So instead went in the prospectors car. Could’ve been a mistake. This is mostly for families. But this car and the knight sky car had refreshments provided. In the other...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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GregOnTheTown

Denver, Colorado

309

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

History plus beauty in one trip

Took the adult bar car up halfway to Silverton (the top for winter trips) and enjoyed a very leisurely (and jostled) trip up and back on a clear-sky day. Tromped around at turnaround point in several feet of snow, but the path was (mostly) safe...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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dbernstein16

London

1413

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great dat

Booked the Knight Rider car and everything was laid on for us. Free tote bag and water in every seat and our attendant ELLIE made the experience the most wonderful day. Scenery was awesome and although we only went halfway up to Cascade (winter months...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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bill n

Is it possible to park our car over night at the Durango station and take the train up to Silverton and stay over night there and come back the next day?

April 14, 2019|

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Absolutely- look forward to your visit

musselmandnp

Is it practical to plan a day tip from Bullhead City for a ride on the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and back o Bullhead city? Would it be best to take a bus back to the car?

March 24, 2019|

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No unless you decided to do our new Cascade trip which is 2 hours long - starts at 11am ends at 1pm. That does not go to Silverton and the locomotive power is our mountain diesel

JaneGl

We are looking to take the cascade canyon train April 30 2019. Do we need reservations or is this a quiet time of year. Thank you..Jane

March 20, 2019|

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Hi Jane: You absolutely need reservations, and that is our recommendation. An advance reservation guarantees you and your party get the seats, passenger coach, and class of service you desire. In addition, this is the week... More