Riding the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado 🚂 (Cascade Canyon Express)

All aboard! We have spent a few weeks in Durango, which is an awesome town with lots of history, beautiful scenery, and outdoor activities. But a huge part of Durango and its history is the railroad. We spent 5 hours riding the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (Cascade Canyon Express tour), which was such a blast, and then finished with some of the best ice cream we’ve had in a long time in downtown Durango! 🚂
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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Thanks for visiting! Come back anytime you want!

[@bhclark6128]

Does anyone else just click the thumbs up button before yo even watch the video? You just know it's going to be another winner!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You’re too kind, thank you!!! Appreciate the support 👍🏼🥰

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Always! First move!

[@jennastewart428]

Every time! 👍🏻

[@bigjimslade6250]

Yes. Just now did it before seeing the comments

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

@@bigjimslade6250 one of the best ways to support a channel! 😊

[@1958zed]

I rode the train to Silverton in 1966 and it was amazing. The route to Cascade Canyon looks incredible as well. I'd say it's more than past time to go back.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is so awesome!

[@robc.5745]

One of the best videos for the area I have seen ,I wanted to go here this September ,But due to the covid mess I passed on it , Well next year I will for sure ,Again very well done.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks a bunch Rob! We hope you can go soon!

[@KatMinty]

My hometown right there!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@AceGoodheart]

I'll be up there this August to do some off-road Jeep trails near Ouray. I'm super excited to finally take my Jeep off-roading and see that beautiful scenery. We should be spending a night in Durango so I'm hoping to try out Steamworks.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh you’ll love it! We just did that the other day and had the BEST time! It was our first time off-roading and such a thrill for us haha

[@dianastefenelli2986]

HaHa loving the bloopers at the end.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha we’re so glad!

[@user-qm9oo2fd2o]

It’s been over 40 years since the last time I’ve been on that Durango to Silverton round trip. I’ll never forget it. My mother and I had a great two week trip. We buried my grandfathers ashes in a family plot in Ouray, he grew up there from 1905-1919. Looking forward to going back soon, after retirement.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow! We loved Ouray! What a special place to have your grandfather forever!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

First; I cannot believe that every state you visit, the tourism boards have not contacted you for a sponsorship! You two produce the most professional videos! Drone shots outstanding too! Second is how you successfully film, edit, research while holding full time jobs! Keep up the energy! Amazing work! ~Cara 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha y’all are too kind! We wish it was that easy! 😂 But we are just happy to share these places on our own!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

@@AdventuresofAplusK well you two are doing an incredible job! Bravo! 😊

[@LV-eu9py]

Why pay for free advertising? lol

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Great drone shots... I though the music was too over the top. It's the scenery that should be "The Star" imo.

[@dianamiller5583]

My husband was their mechanical engineer as well as a machinist for many years. Unfortunately, he passed earlier this year but my son and I are taking a Memorial ride in September to honor him. I love that train and all the Harpers have done for our community.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow, we are so sorry to hear about your husband. How incredible that they are doing a memorial ride for him. We loved the train!

[@CactusAtlas]

The Grand Canyon Railway was one of our favorite trips and I feel started a mission to ride more of these historic railways. THIS one is definitely going on the list. Those gondolas look super interesting! To be able to sit and smell nature as you go by... and the view on to of it...? Amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would love to do that! We are hooked on trains now, they turn us into giddy little kids! Riding the open air was incredible too!

[@Carolann_237]

My son propose to his now wife on that train! It looks like an amazing ride. My travel list is getting longer each week. thanks guys :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

What!!! How incredible! 😍

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[@darlenestout7548]

Wow. I was there in August 2020 the area is so beautiful however the train was closed due to COVID , but I hope to return someday and take the train. Thanks for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Aw man, you’ll have to go back!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers😊😊, Southwest Colorado is absolutely SPECTACULAR! That train ride was AWESOME, and the history of Durango Train and the way it was built around tight areas along cliffs was AMAZING! Now, those ice cream cones...i just wanted to sw ipe in grab those cones😊😊😊😊!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are madly in love with southwest Colorado! Beyond excited to share more of its beauty! It’s rare a place speaks to us as much as it has here. ❤️ And that cone was the bomb!

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

i was supposed to visit the cumbres & toltec in Chama New Mexico but then the Delta Varient happen and dashed our plans again

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I was not expecting this, but my goodness, I'm so pleased you did the train ride. The different gauges are fascinating. There's places in Europe where they have to swap mid journey, I know travelling between Poland and the Ukraine on the overnight sleeper, they swap the wheels so people say you can be woken. The scenery around the mountains was stunning and those trails at Cascade Canyon had a Yosemite feel to them ❤️ I love it when you guys throw a curve ball like this - bit like the via ferrata and horse riding vlogs out east 🙌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have been really excited to do some new (to us) activities here in CO besides just hiking! We filmed a really fun (and at times exhilerating) activity/video on Wednesday that we can't wait to share in a couple weeks!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

@Adventures of A+K Oooooh intriguing!! Now I can't wait to watch it! 🙌

[@jennastewart428]

Yippie! Dairy free ice cream options!!! We will absolutely be stopping there for a treat!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

IT IS SO GOOD! We went back another time (in addition to buying a pint)...lol!

[@travmccullough6300]

I lived in Colorado for 30 years and never got there to do this. Now I gotta go back. LOL Great episode guys. LOL @ berries in the teeth.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You gotta go back! It was SO fun! And he ALMOST let me embarrass myself on camera! 😂

[@rubisanchez1736]

Hey guys saw this In my recommendation videos ! I’m from Durango co! Love it and it’s beautiful. I live in Texas now

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh nice! We are from Texas! We loved Durango!

[@ronaldgolden7659]

I love Colorado! The Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs is a must see! Wonderful drone footage, can’t wait to follow you on your next adventure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would love to do that sometime! We’re not headed this way this time, but will 100% be back!

[@kdrahn17019]

Great video and beautiful scenery. I recommend the Silverton to Durango route in mid-September. The aspens add an awesome bonus. Take the train one way and bus back.

[@angieheinrich5125]

You’ve visited one of my favorite places I’ve ever been to. Loved that ride so much when we went on it. Best pics ever! Definitely a must-ride if in the area. Now drive over to Pagosa Springs to soak in the hot springs. ⛰

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We LOVED Durango! And that'll be the next video! 🙌🏼

[@mikemuniz1845]

That train ride looks so cool! After watching your video I told my girlfriend we are going to Durango. I think in the fall it may be amazing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are already planning to come back to Colorado in the fall in the future! Would be amazing with all of the aspens!

[@TravelwithSuri]

Wow! You guys bright back my winter memories! I did this train ride 2019 winter and it was my best train ride! Beautifully captured 😊👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have seen photos of it in the winter and it looks gorgeous!

[@jasonervoes1326]

Great video. I like trains. If i ever go to Durango Colorado. I'm going to ride the train, go see the mountains, and check out that museum and eat at one of those nice restaurants and ice cream parlors. You both say it's well worth it. I'll take your word.😊

[@jymnmeier3527]

Cuddled on the couch with my two girls watching the beauty of Durango

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Jymn! Our biggest hope is to either encourage others to visit these places or if they can’t, make them feel like they got to virtually experience them. Hahaha peanut butter cups are the BEST!

[@sharronchurch6740]

Y'all did a fantastic job... I'm so glad you went to the museum too. I used to be a narrator on the train, I portrayed Chipeta who was Chief Ouray's wife. You got to love Durango!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow, how cool!!! Thank you so much for the kind words. And we LOVE Durango!

[@thecajunblaze]

Great video, my wife and I plan to visit Durango and ride the train this July for our 30th anniversary thank you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That'll be a great anniversary trip! We hope you have a great time and happy anniversary!

[@bradeyyates6280]

Guys I live in cortez!! Thank you for enjoying Mesa Verde and the railroad!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh very nice! What an epic part of the US to live by!

[@thomashuelsman4400]

Wow! One of my favorite videos so far. The scenery on that train ride looks incredible - almost as incredible as the ice cream! Have to add it all to our list :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it Thomas! And we couldn't recommend either more!

[@terrybrlecic3669]

We road the train three years ago. It was cold and wet. The ride was still a lot of fun. We had a small rock slide across the tracks and had to wait two hours while the tracks were cleared. Our dog Penny had the time of her life when we were there. The dog sitter was supposed to take her out twice. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Instead she grabbed her from our Hotel and Penny spent the day touring Durango. When we would get cell coverage all kinds of pictures show up of Penny being the ultimate tourist. It was a great time.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow, a rock slide! That is pretty crazy! We hope at least the part you had to wait at was scenic! And it sounds like Penny had the best day ever!!!

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

You were right, that was GORGEous! Awesome excursion and experience. Great shots from the train which I am sure were challenging to obtain. Really enjoyed the history lessons at the beginning of the video too. If you ever make it to Skagway, Alaska they have a narrow gauge railroad too. The White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. It runs from Skagway and up into the Yukon Territory of Canada. I only did a short trip up to White Pass but it was beautiful. Skagway is a neat town as well, very steeped in gold rush era history.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oooo very good to know about the Alaska train! We would LOVE to do that!

[@cindyryder3241]

So cool to have this memory of our train ride! You did a great job of capturing it on video. We missed out on the yummy ice cream though. Will have to try it next time! Looking forward to watching your next adventure! Tim and Cindy

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed the video! It was awesome to meet y'all and chat on the ride 💕

[@rickkinki4624]

Great video! My family rode the Durango & Silverton just the other day, back in 1958! I was three, and don't really remember it, but my brother does!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow that’s so awesome!!!

[@cierakitty]

Will be going this October...this train and Royal Gorge....then down to my fossil digs. (well, depending on how cold it is lol).

[@vincebotkin1960]

First time I rode the train was back in 67 with my grandparents. It was amazing as a 7 year old the impression it left with me. I finally went back in 17 and relived the experience and it did not disappoint!! Went again last year and was totally amazed again. I don’t think you could ever get tired of riding the train. 100 feet from you where you did your intro is Durango Bagel. Best Bagel ever !!! Sometimes I wish I lived there just for the bagels. Will be back for another train ride in the fall of 22.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh nice, we will have to go back for bagels! We LOVE the train, it was such a fun experience!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh nice, we will have to go back for bagels! We LOVE the train, it was such a fun experience!

[@adavell]

You are the absolute best!!!!! Your videos are incredible, thank you!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@pontushaggstrom6261]

She was born one mornin' on a San Juan summer Back in eighteen and eighty and one She was a beautiful daughter of the D and R G And she weighed about a thousand ton Well, it's a-forty-five mile through the Animas canyon So they set her on the narrow-gauge She drank a whole lot a' water And she ate a lot of coal And they called her the Silverton (Silverton train) Here comes the Silverton, up from Durango Here comes the Silverton, a-shovelin' coal Here comes the Silverton, up from the canyon See the smoke and hear the whistle blow!

[@nataliemichel6274]

Hey I’m a raft guide on the Animas! Thanks for showing our beautiful town, we all love it very much :) Come again soon!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

How awesome! We loved seeing people rafting on the Animas! And we ❤️ Durango!

[@michaelwilkinson2110]

Kathryn (I'm guessing it's you), I like how you respond to all our groupie posts (unless you and Adam split them: "My hand is cramping, your turn.") This was a good change of pace. So beautiful where you were in Durango, and my wife would love that train ride (seems like you took the shorter "Kona's-alone-in-the-room-all-day" ride). In fact, my grandfather would have gone ape over it. He was a train fanatic. Maybe that's why I love them a bit, too. Thanks for sharing, as always. Glad to see you smiling your way through this video as opposed to how your last video adventure ended (that muted "s**ofab****" look at the camera said it all). Peace out.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahah it's me (Kathryn)! I love to respond to everyone! Adam does read them all though 😄 And correct, we did the "Kona's-alone-in-the-room-all-day" ride lol! It was actually supposed to be 2 hours originally, starting from about halfway on the route, but they changed it to longer (for the same price!) and we are so glad they did. Trains are SO amazing and we are a bit hooked on them now! MUCH better day than the last adventure! Still hate that SOB who did this to us hahaha

[@michaelwilkinson2110]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I don't want to stoke the embers of anger, Kathryn lol. Don't waste your life on vengeance! (But if you ever DID find out who did it.....BUWA-HA-HA, evil laugh, rubbing hands together)

[@roostercogburn809]

Ride in the presidential car, enjoy the cocktails, and the open air back deck, nothing behind you but tracks...

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[@tomduley6357]

My husband and I took my dad on the train in 2019. We had so much fun! We loved it! This brought back happy memories. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so glad you enjoy the train too!

[@SchoandJo]

You guys find so many incredible places and find so many cool things to do. Each video we watch, adds more and more to our bucket list. Were so impressed by everything you find!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Y'all are TOO kind! Our wallet isn't loving Colorado, but we sure are lol! 😂 Can't wait to hopefully have an incredible adventure together soon! 🤞🏼

[@dougclayton1652]

Very nice job with this video. Thanks for explaining so much.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Doug! We were really excited to share this one, we tried very hard to make it informative and showcase the experience and history the best we could!

[@andrewschannel4259]

My parents and I did the round trip excursion on the 4th of July this year and we loved it!

[@courtneykappel370]

I’m so excited about this video and that you both got to do this! This is a bucket list item for me, something I’m currently crushing on and I have the model train in my train collection. 🥰 Thanks for taking me along for the ride!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

How cool that you have the model train! We are super into trains now, they are a blast!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

So glad we're not the only ones that struggle with the ice cream & vlogging! Hahaha... Great video, guys! We're headed to Durango next week!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is SO HARD! Even when it’s not hot out 😂 Have a great time!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

@@AdventuresofAplusK It really is!!🤣 Thanks so much!😊 Safe travels to y’all!

[@mordecaiwayhe2756]

Hey I live right down the road in Mancos

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! We spent a bit of time there at the library. Nice library!

[@joeg5414]

I live about 20 min from Durango! Mancos is a cool town. I go to Delores a lot fishing.

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

I wish you could have been in Durango on the Durango, Silverton Railroad in the 1970’s , 1990’s before so much changed in that area. We went back there about 6 years ago, took the train again with my grandkids, and were sad to see how how much Durango has changed.So overcrowded and frustrating. . Even Mesa Verde looked so sad from the extensive fires in the area. It used to be so pristine and simply beautiful. I am sure you still enjoyed it. Glad we were able to experience our home state Colorado when it wasn’t so overcrowded. The rest of your trip beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I bet it was a different experience back then. I’m glad to hear they’ve updated the train since those days though to make it more environmentally friendly

[@pauline4848]

Adam And Kathryn Super Video, The Excitement In Your Voice, The Fantastic Drone And Camera Shots Where Superb, Went There With My Husband 10 Years Ago And Would Truly Love To Return, We Stayed in Colorado Springs, Visited Aspen And 2nd Visit Went To Durango, It's Really Very Beautiful, Colorado is A Very Special Place With Happy Memories For Us, Well Done On Such An Excellent Video 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks a bunch Pauline! We LOVE Colorado! So much to see and do!

[@babetravelling]

Omg, it's so beautiful there! Luv the story telling about the train

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much!

[@redwolfpiping5701]

I just came across your travel video, I had visited the D&S back in 2006, it is a great ride, I ran all the way into Silverton, do the full run some time, Also Colorado is rich in diffrent tourist railtoads scattered through out, also the highest railroad around, Pikes Peak Cog in Manatou Springs, I had also been on tne Cumbrese and Toltec railroad, crosses the CO and NM boarder eleven times, it is the other half of the Durango and Silverton line

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're excited to go back and visit more of them one day!

[@Bypass_and_Noodle_Soup]

Saw coffee chocolate chip ice cream, now I have to go there! 😂. Oh yea, the rest of the video was good too!

[@moparkr]

i thought the drive from durango to silverton was nice. the train ride you took looked even better.

[@rmoran113]

Hiking CT nobo again this September. Plan to hike Durango to Silverton hitch into Silverton catch train back to Durango for night. Wife flys home I hitch back to trail. What car you recommend the open car or regular!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome! Good luck! And open for sure! There is nothing like that fresh air (hopefully not smoky haha) as you ride 🙌🏼

[@krakatoapinatubo6362]

SW Colorado is the most beautiful place on earth!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s one of our new favorite places in the US!

[@raysantiago3750]

Highly recommend the train ride from Durango to Silverton during winter with tons of snow around you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That would be awesome!

[@GARY1951A]

Silverton is a really cool place and I loved the train! I went in the summer a few years ago also, but looks like photos in the winter on the train would be incredible! Loved your video!!!! ALSO, I watched one of your older videos when you were in Amarillo. In your travels, if you are returning to Texas going through Amarillo toward Wichita Falls on HWY 287, in a real small town called Chillicothe there is a small coffee shop (called "The Chillicothe Coffee Shop") I think you might enjoy. They have fantastic coffee and wonderful muffins. The owner is an artist who has some interesting art on the walls! You can't miss it - he has a very large rubrics cube outside on his patio! The place looks a little rough, but it is an interesting quick stop!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love Silverton! We visited by vehicle instead of train and it's so cool! The winter train does look super beautiful as well. Thank you so much for the coffee shop tip, we hope our route goes that way so we can try it out!

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

Love Steam also my great grand father was a railroad postman in New Mexico and Texas with the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome!!!

[@yoviss-vsz8851]

Nice thanks for sharing bud be my next trip

[@gmaneis]

You've scored another video shooting, editing, and narrating triumph! Thank you. Wife and I rode the D&SNGRR in 2002, and loved it as much as you did, except we did the all day thing, which was way too much. Silverton is a cool town, but you saw the railroad's highlights. I also love the way you guys review junk food while you eat it! Keep up your great work and safe travels, always.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We were very excited to put this video together. We agree on the length, we loved the shorter length of Cascade Canyon Express. We visited Silverton by vehicle and are glad we had more time there than just a short layover!

[@gmaneis]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I just watched this one again to bring back the excitement wife and I had 20 years ago. That trip was a super day for us, too.

[@SunnnySkies]

Beautiful!!! But why are there sooooooo many faces in the mountains?

[@lukealdrich4780]

Who’s filming all the drone shots? We’re you just having another person in town ? Good video, very cool. Ive lived in Dgo for 20 years, only ridden that thing 1 time. Good job

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We filmed those the days before and after riding the train!

[@deniseu2119]

New viewer and subscriber. Came across your Mesa Verde vlog last night. It's one of my favourite places, so just had to watch. Subbed right after it ended 😸 Loved this one. I love Durango, Dolores, Cortez, Silverton, and Ouray. Such a great place to visit. You make me want to go again. Looking forward to catching up on up on your channel. I live in Southern Utah and see a lot of vlogs from around here 💕 Happy to have found you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Denise! So happy you found us! If you love those places, you’ll love some of our upcoming videos (or at least we hope you will!) ❤️

[@Fat_Cat_747]

A great heritage railroad for sure ! Yet a better one quite near is the Cumbres - Toltec line, which runs from Antonito in southern Colorado, over the hills to Chama in northern New Mexico just over the border. This is NOT to say do this one instead, rather do both eventually on different trips. Its an all day excursion and a road coach takes you rapidly back to Antonito where you've left your car. There are depots at each end. For hotels the night before I suggest staying at Alamosa, a half hour north of Antonito if you can't get something decent in the somewhat limited Antonito. For the night following your railroad day I suggest staying in one of the charming small places in Chama and enjoy the depot after breakfast before moving on with your trip. The Cumbres - Toltec train has both ordinary seating and a choice of several special parlor cars, plus open wagons but unlike the one in this video, its really totally open with no roof, just sides as a safety barrier up to your waist. I paid for a fancy parlor car but spent a lot of time out in the open. Its worth having the fancy car to go back and forth to though. There's a food car too. I suggest going at a time of year when you are both likely to get blue skies and also see colourful foliage e.g. early October. I suggest doing the Durango - Silverton line on another trip covering a different itinerary. The general area of the inland south-west certainly has enough to make at least two trips out of, if not many. Alot one of these two heritage railroads on each circuit you make up. Its great to have such an experience in each such trip. For the Cumbres - Toltec I had come down in a general line from Denver doing various scenic and touristic things in southern Colorado before going into New Mexico then the north east corner of Arizona then a wide circuit in New Mexico including Carlsbad Caverns and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, then back to Denver for my flight home.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@loeyminske3459]

Ok, I'm sold! Haven't been to Durango and I know we would love it! Maybe in the fall when the leaves are changing. I know it's a lot of pine forest but there are deciduous trees too, right? Might even do the ice cream thing : ) Leaving next weekend to go to Wahpeton, ND. Have never been to ND, so checking off another state. Norm will be teaching a carving class up there so thought we would also check out Fargo while we're there. Ever been?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lots of Aspens in the area! We are already dreaming of coming back in the fall sometime. Oh cool! We have only been to Theodore Roosevelt NP, but are hoping/planning to road trip across the state this summer on our way east!

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

I'm multi tasking right now. I'm watching on one phone the spacewalk to install the new solar panels on the ISS. The assembly of the launch/recovery tower at Boca Chica Texas on my laptop and you guys on my other phone. Three of my favorite KZbinrs. Whew. Thanks Bob

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow, honored to make the list!

[@ernestoalferez4543]

Welcome Back A+K ! This one is on my bucket list! These are the adventures I look foward too plus your Food Review travels ! Keep up the great work ! Have a great summer ! 🌅😎🌮🏄‍♂️🌲🏊‍♂️🍺🍺🍻

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Ernesto! We LOVED the train! Have an awesome summer too!

[@angeloangrisani]

Oh, I love you! Definitely! Thanks for this beautiful video! 😍 My bucket list is growing up too much: it's your fault! Ahahahahahah

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We know the feeling!!!

[@teresabaxter798]

A&K your video convinced my husband and myself to make this our next trip, thank you for the video tour very helpful good information. Thanks

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! We love that area of CO so much!

[@lja1229]

I was fortunate to take the Million Dollar Hwy from Durango to Silverton up to Ouray on the back of a Harley last summer. I would love to take the train next time.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That would be awesome on a Harley! We drove it as well and loved the drive!

[@AverageJoesLibrary]

Do you guys try the breweries in these small towns? We are definitely foodies but like to try some of those sometime and I know Colorado has amazing ones we did a quick trip there.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We don't drink 😃

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Truly amazing train trip. Spectacular scenery. Love the steam engine. 🚂 Great video content.👍💙😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Don! Steam trains are so dang cool!

[@Boulderman]

Love your video's and especially that you are here in Colorado 🥰.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much for watching Richard! We are LOVING Colorado!

[@stevenjohnston3496]

Forty two years ago Aug. my wife Annette and I honeymooned in Durango and Silverton and rode the Silverton Train both ways. The train at the time was still a part of the D&RGW, it still ran one freight car for the folks in Needleton and the cabins along the way. We spent our 25th at the Wyman(built in 'o4) in Silverton. We get back whenever we can. Beautiful country and fascinating history.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is amazing!

[@kimdavis183]

After watching your video I added the train ride and ice cream to our trips itinerary. My mom and sister very much enjoyed both. Particularly the salted caramel ice cream. Thank you so much, I enjoy watching your adventures.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so glad to hear that! We loved the salted caramel too!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Now I want to go back to Durango. My earlier memory is of trying to sleep in my car coming home from college in mid-June 1964 and freezing after 30 minutes! (I could probably afford a room these days.)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Durango is one of our favorite places we’ve ever been. So much to see and do there

[@enneyehs]

In the trip back, did you stop at the same places? or was it straight up back to Durango from Cascade Canyon?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I think it's non stop on the way back, if we remember correctly

[@roberttrout3588]

Omg, no more sinders? I remember all that coal tar pitch smell in the coach all the way up to Silverton. Was an experience of how things were 100+years ago. I’ve mixed emotions about the conversion of the boilers. Thanks for posting what wonderful memories 🙏😎

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We wish we could've experienced it with coal, but glad they are reducing their chances to cause another fire!

[@julieserna6235]

Thanks for sharing! Will plan a trip this year for sure.

[@rvtravelstayplay8154]

Bev and I are sad y’all are not gonna make Idaho this trip… Maybe your next time out west we’ll get to see y’all…. Keep up the great content ! Safe Travels…

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love Idaho and can’t wait to come back!

[@doraramirez6303]

Hi Happy couple❤ i missed you! So glad to see you back again🌻 you're wonderful, love, love to see you happy! God be always with you! 🙏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Dora! Thank you for watching!

[@andrelebel7148]

Hi A&K, it's been two years since you've been in Durango. My sister and her husband are there now. Your video gave me the sense of being there. Thanks for sharing 🚂🚃 André

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@jefferyschurman3535]

They have a really cool 1880’s train in South Dakota Black Hills , that runs between Hill City and Keystone . It was a cool ride !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We would LOVE to do that!

[@brockdandos5649]

On my 16th birthday, we went to Durango and took the Silverton train. I got some really good photos. Best birthday ever! 🚂 ☺ 🎂 🎈 🎉

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is an awesome birthday!

[@Lisa-Tahiti]

I would like to take this train ride in the near future. I have been doing research on this and people are saying you get full of soot by the time you arrive back. They say it’s beautiful but just a lot of soot. Did you find this to be the case? What car number did you ride in? Thank you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Lisa! Since they changed to fuel for the steam vs. coal, you no longer get soot-y! And we were 30 or 31 I think, the last car, but they assigned us to it (we weren't able to pick)

[@kendra850]

Rode the train years ago. On our way to Silverton, the train made a special stop for us near the Colorado trail. Everyone watched us the backpackers get dropped off in the middle of the woods.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is so awesome! We want to do train backpacking trip so badly now!

[@OffRampAdventures]

Never taken a train ride but this one takes the 'I want to' up a bunch of notches! Great shots of your ride on the mountainside!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We hope you can go on a steam train someday!

[@normamccafferty3053]

I’ve wanted to take this train ride for years. But the vegan peanut butter fudge ice cream sold town is probably sealing the deal for me to order the train tickets. Lol 🚂 🍦 ❤ Thanks for another great video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Cream Bean Berry is soooo good! And the train ride is amazing! Doooo it! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@lens8714]

Wow this looks amazing! I want to go! 😍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

HIGHLY recommend it!

[@jamiewalters4]

Durango is amazing. The CT finishes there. So cool. That would be a cool area for a train trip. I definitely would choose the open air car too! LOL.... listening to Kathryn eat the ice cream.... so funny.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That ice cream was SO GOOD that we had to go back again before we left haha!

[@matthews300]

Do they make stops for food/beverage? Do you need to bring your own food? Is it BYOB friendly? This is a trip I may like to take with my wife. Thanks for any info.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

There is a food/beverage car on the train so they don’t make stops specifically for that. The ride we were on we only stopped at Cascade Canyon then turned around. I’m not sure about byob. You’d have to call and ask them on that one. We hope you have a great trip!

[@Wanna.Wander]

Right on you guys💜it was a super cool place there with all the history and petroglyphs

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love the area so much!

[@bradmartin6078]

Hi guys we love your videos well done! Your videos really help us plan our trip to Zion and Bryce in May! We also took the cascade canyon train! Keep it up great job! “It’s about time now” sends, Brad and Diana

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! Happy that the videos have helped! Thanks so much for watching!

[@rottenroads1982]

The Durango & Silverton railroad shares the same gauge as the White Pass & Yukon Rout Railroad and the lesser Known Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine railroad and many other 3 ft gauge narrow gauge railroads in the USA.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’d love to do them all!

[@SethandJoncee]

When you come to Idaho, let us know! We would love to show you some cool spots and are pretty familiar with some awesome ice cream here as well...with dairies nearby!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We LOVE Idaho and have loved the ice cream we have tried in Idaho so far. Always down to try more!

[@carolgrizzle1833]

Hello. I am just now finding your travel videos and I love them. I am excited to say we will be on this train ride the 1st day of September. I wanted to go all the way to Silverton for the full adventure but it is sold out already. It looked like you were in the last car? I do plan to get a seat near the back so I can video the train going around a bend or two. :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were the last car! We weren’t able to pick our seat, but we lucked out with that! Thanks so much for watching!

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Someday, I'll get to the scenic railroads across the country like the Durango And Silverton. I saw they're converting their engines from coal to oil. Probably for cost and environmental concerns, and oil is less maintenance intensive than coal.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hear that a fire was caused by the coal, so that was a big reason to switch to oil.