Durango & Silverton: Doubleheader Service to Silverton

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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is one of the most well known and most popular tourist railroads in North America, and a must-visit destination for any railfan of any caliber. With a breathtakingly scenic 45-mile line between the old mining towns of Durango to the south and Silverton to the north, the former Denver, Rio Grande & Western San Juan Extension snakes its way along the Animas River, where in some parts the railroad is the only form of access outside of hiking. After numerous setbacks since the 2019 season, with the outbreak of the Coronavirus and a bridge washout, trains have triumphantly returned to Silverton. 2021, however, has brought severe drought conditions to the state of Colorado, resulting in the Durango & Silverton utilizing their entire current oil fired ex- D&RGW 2-8-2 "Mikado" roster to pull the fully booked 15-car trains to Silverton, including recently converted K-28 #473, recently converted K36 #480, and K37 #493, which was the first engine on the roster to be converted. This also included welcoming back ex-Southern Pacific 4-6-0 "Ten Wheeler" #18 to assist in helper service over the steep grades. While coal is not currently in the plan to be ousted by the Durango & Silverton, the all-oil fired operations are a sign that it will eventually occur in the future. On the bright side it's a welcome sight to see a slight change in appearance to these classic locomotives, and almost daily doubleheader service on the entire line through the Animas River Valley. And with that, I hope you enjoy this exciting video brought to you by Blue Comet Productions!
This video was filmed June 21st to 23rd, 2021

[@markhopkins5801]

We took the ride back in July, 1985 and we still talk about how great this was ! I plan to get the family back there again some day . What a wonderful experience !

[@SmokyMtnSteam]

Truly spectacular, you've really captured that perfect combination of hard working steam and stunning wilderness that entrances people so deeply with the Colorado narrow gauge. The extra effort to hike in for those shots above Rockwood is especially appreciated. I know the constraints placed on the D&SNG this year must be a huge headache for the management & crews but it has certainly led to an amazing show along the Animas.

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thank you! I try my best to please!

[@CarolinaRailfan]

That D&RGW 3 Chime on 473 sounds beautiful!

[@goalhorn2012]

2:55 That SP sixer 😍

[@VincesArtDesigns]

Ok so I’ve watched this video three times in one day. This video is just outstanding! What a thing of art thank you!

[@rusty383]

This has the best Whistle of all of them Especially in the Mountains! It's all the same Engine but in different land scapes it sounds unbelievably different.

[@sissyberkieberkheimer3387]

Just love the sound of this train everytime i hear it...Music to my ears..

[@HematomaFalafalPatrol]

Best video of this season I've seen and one of the best of the D&S overall. Well done dude

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thanks!

[@utunthein5871]

I LOVE STEAM ENGINES AS WELL AS HILL VIEWS. THANK YOU!

[@Mad_Waffle_4449]

I loved the video I hope to get to the Durango & Silverton some day and the clips withe the K28 and K36 doubleheading where my favorites

[@chendersonrailproductions704]

I think so far this is your best video yet! I only hope to someday make it to the Railroad. Can't wait to see your videos from the trip.

[@BlueCometProductions]

There’s plenty more for sure

[@duanedrouillard2495]

Awesome. Thanks

[@docham]

Excellent trip, thanks for the ride.

[@firegrateproductions]

Fantastic video! This is easily one of the best videos I've seen showcasing D&S operations. Very well done!

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thank you!

[@brianfalzon6739]

Well done! That’s epic!

[@TrainChamber]

Amazing work, Chad! The amount of variety in this video is spectacular. Keep up the great work!

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thamk Ymou!

[@AirchimeLTDproductions174]

Incredible video Chad!!! The D&SNGRR is on my bucket list to film!! :)

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thank you! It was on my bucket list as well!

[@WSOR10C]

Another excellent production!

[@BlueCometProductions]

No u

[@Godzilla691138MW3]

Beautiful steam locomotives, I ought to go there and ride their train. I always wanted to go back then.

[@Buynot]

Your videos are always so incredibly atmospheric and I love it! Around this time next week I'll be in Colorado myself, chasing both the D&S and the C&TS. I can't wait to experience it for myself!

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy yourself!

[@atsfevan0242]

Gonna be visiting this railroad myself next month with my aunt and uncle and just watching this is making me more and more hyped about my visit since I’ve never been to Colorado and this tourist line has been on my bucket list for many years now.

[@JamesU56]

That SP 6 chime on 480 sounds amazing

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

I Love Your Channel

[@PozorVlakyCz]

The best video

[@HoboJoe-tr1tm]

Great Video!

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thank you!

[@HoboJoe-tr1tm]

@@BlueCometProductions Seriously I love your videos

[@LeonardoQuintana]

Really Really fantastic... 😍😍👌😉

[@VincesArtDesigns]

My dream is to ride this train!

[@TheBigBananaRailfan]

Beautiful footage! And a fantastic selection of locations too! After all, D&RGW narrow gauge steam is top of the (high!) line if you ask me! I don't know if its the mountain vistas, the rushing rivers or the great shows put on by the locomotives, it creates a relaxing yet thrilling environment, making for a truly world class railroad! This ones definitely a new favorite of mine!

[@BlueCometProductions]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@keeperofsteamstudios6654]

Excellent video! Those doubleheader’s looked amazing!

[@BlueCometProductions]

Thank you!

[@s.n.marskole9390]

Question

[@keeperofsteamstudios6654]

No

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Nice

[@BlueCometProductions]

No u

[@VincesArtDesigns]

I LOVE that whistle! Is that a 6 chime? 3:25 engine 480

[@JamesU56]

Yep! It’s an SP 6 chime

[@nicholasmedovich6729]

42:22 6 chime sounds almost like the 6 chime 497 wore back in 1991

[@Powered_by_Steam]

One of the beste Videos about Durango & Silverton. I want to come from Germany for the Spot at 13:55 min. Google said it's private property? So how can i go their without fear? Along the Track? Through the Threes?

[@jbr496]

I've never seen the logistics involved in the Silverton turnaround for a long doubleheader train. I'm curious how they do it since the siding is not long enough for the whole train.

[@BlueCometProductions]

It can fit one engine and 15 cars

[@rusty383]

Having a Diesel engine just Ante the same! Like Dime store horse to a real stalin

[@kjfenterprises9618]

You should do a video all about 493!

[@BlueCometProductions]

I’ll get right on it

[@_.Glennicus._]

No.18 was built in 1911, which is insane

[@Steamfan1]

Why do they keep changing the whistles on the steam locos? I like the frisco whistle the 480 used to have

[@Steamfan1]

Also when are they gonna go back to steam only operations and when does the 486 return to service?

[@aj.2004]

@@Steamfan1 steam-only operations are out of the question. The railroad runs diesels now if there’s a fire risk. That’s just how it’s been since the 416 fire

[@shanehargrave3598]

I see it was uploaded on 7-7. what day did you guys actually shoot it. 6-29?

[@VincesArtDesigns]

In the description it says June 21st to 23rd he shot.

[@shanehargrave3598]

@@VincesArtDesigns Thank you, missed that for sure.

[@lukeseabolt405]

What whistle is that on 480?

[@VincesArtDesigns]

It sounds like an SP 6 chime

[@Big_Diehl]

What’s the name of the font used for the title?

[@BlueCometProductions]

IFC Railroad

[@Big_Diehl]

@@BlueCometProductions Thank You!

[@Er.Sunil.Pedgaonkar]

To reduce environmental pollution,Steam Loco should be replaced by Diesel Loco

[@BlueCometProductions]

Nah

[@steffenrosmus9177]

And now all of those beautiful engines were converted to stinkers (oil fired ones) No real steam, no ride.

[@BlueCometProductions]

You’re joking right?

[@nostall123productions]

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