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Durango and Silverton Railroad

Durango and Silverton Railroad
The Durango & Silverton Railroad was originally part of The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. It ran from Denver in the North, South to the Rio-Grande and West to Salt Lake City. This is the same branch line that connected Antonito and Charma, but unfortunately, the section between Chama and Durango was axed in 1968, cutting the two most scenic sections of the route.
The railway arrived in Durango on August 5th 1881, construction on the line to Silverton beginning in the autumn of the same year. By July 1882, amazingly only 11 months after construction began, the tracks to Silverton were completed, allowing the line to begin hauling freight and passengers over the 45 miles. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realised it was the view that was truly precious.
Travel the route that visionaries and mines carved out through the Rocky Mountains, ride high above the rushing Animas River. It is more than just a train ride, it’s a step back through time and history. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear on a spectacular journey on vintage rolling stock, hauled by locomotives built over 100 years ago.
Total Running Time 58 minutes
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