Durango Train Ride to Silverton Colorado Hi-Def

[@barrybarnard836]

Hats off to the crew that maintains that line, simply stunning

[@alperrin9310]

I remember riding this train with my uncle in 1962 - and then again with my children in 1996. Both were thrilling rides and as this video so vividly shows - had just absolutely stunning scenery at every turn of the wheel.

[@davidsonclan01]

I took that train ride years ago. The video captures a lot but I think that the awe inspiring beauty needs to be experienced first hand. My father and mother's families are from near there. Thanks for bringing this "old fashioned" beauty to the world!

[@rephaellee4382]

Daniel Davis, Sr. Yes Sir! Such awesome scenery ! Would Love experience this firsthand

[@jacobashworth1225]

i live here, and like most people here i believe the scenery is the only good thing about durango

[@77goofyguy]

@@jacobashworth1225 I was there in the 80s and it was a GREAT place to live, I can imagine now, the drive up 550 to Hermosa is kinda depressing...

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Durango thrilling train ride experience, thanks for sharing beautiful video congratulations 🙏very natural scenery and excellent photography 👌👌👌

[@nota3014]

I remember riding this train back in the 1970's. My grandpa Goff lived their in Silverton back then. He payed for my sisters and I to ride from Durango to Silverton. I really miss my Grandpa and visiting Silverton every Summer as a kid. Oh the memories, thank you.

[@willisjefferson5886]

Great video Fred, Thanks for making it

[@joelteague8032]

Just a little glimpse of what heaven's going to look like

[@AuroraRancher]

I LOVE living in Silverton. The People that come to visit are always treated with a wonderful Surprise. Friends always welcome.

[@gaknskk]

Tony Vowels . I wish I could afford to live there. It's so beautiful.

[@christellek4135]

I am a South African and loved this "train ride" experience. Beautiful scenery and the towns of Louis LaMoore novels.

[@Togoheyhatiro1337]

Terribly, and why the train in fact all people on the right side))) does not overturn ...

[@sonny0888]

christelle kotzenberg Funny you mention, because Louis La'More lived on a ranch about 15 miles west of Durango right off HWY 160. She's likely passed on by now, but his wife stayed and lived there long after his death. I grew up there, and even did some work for her on the ranch, but that's been over 20 years ago.

[@joelteague8032]

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid hideout in the Silverton area back in the day

[@joelteague8032]

@@sonny0888 I used to live in Pagosa Springs I know exactly where you're talkin about

[@grandinfinite5921]

Thank you. Heading that way this summer just to visit and spend. I do like that.

[@rudolfhorvat57]

Great video. I admire all the workers who made that railroad.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

On my bucket list. Stunningly beautiful scenery and awesome historical train.

[@daviddavis5689]

Take the lounge caboose.

[@honzo94team10]

😋😃😃😄

[@antiNuetron]

Very cool! I can almost smell the fresh air and pine trees.

[@luisranzolin4727]

Thanks for sharing. My son and I enjoyed it and hope to be there in about seven weeks! We can't wait!!

[@dr.phil-federalinspector6023]

My first time was in 1955....I still go back and ride it...I was 5 yrs old then...those were the days..but it still takes me back to those days of yesterday year....phil...wichita, ks...

[@TheFrogfeeder]

0:55 is the exact scene I’m gonna build for my N scale Durango and Silverton #481 electric set. I got a great screen shot there thanks!

[@capnclawhammer3024]

I've ridden this several times. The first time was in the late 1960s when they still had tram and bus seats in some of the cars, and some cars still had potbelly stoves for heat. I was in about 1st or 2nd grade, and my folks made sure that i was wearing an elastic strap to hold my glasses on, since the frames were still of that glass-like substance that was heavy and kept trying to slide off of my face. Loved Silverton and the ride. Nice vid!!

[@benhancock1408]

What a GREAT ride. I was there 2 years ago with a friend from NM. Loved every moment, bump, and jiggle of it!!! I hope it's still there when I get the chance to do it again.

[@77goofyguy]

This makes me miss Durango. When I lived there I never once rode the train but I have ridden it since.. It is a really cool ride and the D&S used to mine their own coal to run the train on. I don't know if they do anymore.

[@outlaw164]

Rode and chased the D&S in June 2010. Wonderful time. Nice vid.

[@robc.5745]

What a nice place travel back in time, Great to see all the good comments about it, It's unanimous !

[@fitnesscapetown3612]

Love this ! Was in Durango a few years ago, but the steam train was closed at that time. Thank you for the video made

[@huddan6137]

This train ride was a real thrill. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jimrhinehart5809]

fantastic trip. Can,t wait to ride. It again this summer. We have ridden it many times.

[@scottwonning6568]

+Jim Rhinehart I've ridden it many times as a kid who lived in Durango for a while

[@sanjursan]

Beautiful crossing chime at beginning. 9:00 also. Very Pro!

[@thewaywardwind548]

This was one of the most fun trips my wife and I ever made. I didn't realize that the locomotive and coaches were full size, just the wheels were closer together.

[@henkbarnard1553]

I rode this train in 1968. I am pleased that it is still running.

[@Warjacki]

I took this ride in 2013 and took a pic of locomotive 493 and its Denver & Rio Grande coal tender right where you show it at 9:15.

[@geoffbeard]

We live in England. Magic train did it a few years ago. Stayed at the Strater Hotel another must do in Durango.

[@jorgegalindopresenta4221]

I was there a few years back un winter. Best trip rever. Drive from El Paso Tx.

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Drove from elp also, summer time. Sister met us in Silverton, then drove to Urray and other towns. Great day trip.

[@philipjohnson6662]

Great steam train ride. A history lessen is included. Very 😎

[@MarthaMaysie]

I'm so excited as I am going on this same trip later in September! I have never rode a train! I'm quite nervous because I'm so afraid of Hights!

[@YouthfulElf]

A nice scenic ride! Thanks for showing!

[@michellenoekel8855]

YouthfulElf ?

[@pattybeheler3917]

My adopted dad Steve Davison and I rode this train from Duragno to Silverton 28 years ago the last weekend of October 1992

[@98Dougmorris]

lovely video! thank you for sharing this.

[@TenMinuteTrips]

I love the 4 wheel drive Checker cab at the end of the movie!

[@nwa482]

We had a great time riding this train. I love videoing trains. Especially, coal fired engines.

[@randallbyrd1973]

Thank you for such a awesome video

[@Yve55]

As a now implanted Coloradan, I look forward to taking this train ride🚇😊

[@ALEXJScher]

Great to know that things like this still exist in the 21st century

[@davidanalyst671]

I didn't have the fear of heights, but after 4:40, i definitely do now!!

[@MissAstorDancer]

Crossed the line around the changes of the summer Reaching out to call the color of the sky Passed around a moment clothed in mornings faster than we see Getting over all the time I had to worry Leaving all the changes far from far behind We relieve the tension only to find out the master's name Down at the end, round by the corner Close to the edge, just by a river Seasons will pass you by I get up, I get down

[@chrishamilton5289]

We done it last year absolutely stunning we are from scotland but my brother lives in colorado

[@leongallegos4477]

Love this ride we tru and do it every year. Kinda easy to do when we live close by another good train ride is the Chama Toltec railroad.

[@Lisa-Tahiti]

I am thinking of doing this train ride but others have mentioned that you end up covered in soot by the time you are finished. Did you find this to be the case? From your comment sounds like you have done the ride more than once.

[@leongallegos4477]

@@Lisa-Tahiti we didn't have any issues with soot. As long as you don't get in the car directly behind the engine.

[@gerardgillet5280]

Great video ! Thanks from France !!!

[@mikioni]

Excellent clip.

[@teddyroberts4434]

Damn, I was planning on seeing that area this summer when I was in Cotez, but they closed San Juan National Forest and the highway to Silverton so I never made it.

[@donaldwallace7934]

Teddy Roberts Make sure you try again! I have rode this train many times, and will be out there again this coming spring.....Can't wait !! It's a fantastic experience!!

[@cierakitty]

Looks like fun......will check into this for 2020

[@imeldariver8582]

Es una esperiencia inolbidable biajar en ese Tren me encanto y amenaso con bolber 😍

[@lquinn7212]

We rode on this train twice. Loved the smell of coal!

[@TC-jc4hk]

Worth every penny awesome experience

[@zingobangee]

Don’t think I have ever seen a 4WD Checker cab. I saw a 1952 Kiser made into a 4WD tow truck in Burns Wy.

[@KiranKapadia2045]

Lovely! Enjoyed watching it.

[@themountainman1221]

A Wonderfoul Vidio , thanks from Germany

[@lisad6106]

Oh this looks fun!

[@josh44779]

8:22 I want to camp right there but I'm in a wheelchair now so it won't happen 😩

[@jeronimabarbosa3743]

Maravilha muito lindos vocês é o massimos lindo dimais 👍👨‍🏫🙆‍♀️

[@tonybucca5667]

Been there...done that....wanna do it AGAIN!

[@sonofatiger]

What pretty ride.

[@rva1945]

Unfortunately we can only travel in summer or winter. Is it too warm in summer? Is it blanketed in snow in winter? It is in my bucket list!

[@ChristianBelman]

Not too hot in summer. During winter, mountains do get covered i snow. Only difference that during winter train does not go all the way to Silverton. It stops halfway and then returns to Durango. I've done both rides, and both rides are beautiful, but I like to ride it during summer better because the ride is longer and you're not freezing if you decide to step out in one of those gondola-like wagons.

[@mrhoya14]

How much a person

[@mrhoya14]

N how long is the drive from silverton to durango

[@ChristianBelman]

@@mrhoya14 Hey, here is a link to the train website where you can look up more info www.durangotrain.com/ as for your questions: drive to silverton is only about 50 minutes or 1 hour max. The train, however, has the options to either bring passengers back no extra charge, or to take a bus. The trip on the train to Silverton is about 3.5 hours, so going back and forth would a LONG time. As for the price, they have different packages. Check their website to see the one you prefer.

[@permafrostinsanity1799]

This is the perfect ride to cure and dispell all those individuals with phobias of great heights. Just imagine going around those tight curves, 250 ft. shear drop down below and a derailment happens...

[@ireneduke5022]

Dang! You didn't help my fear of heights..

[@ajadrew]

What a great trip!!

[@mattbradbury6748]

I would love to go there!!

[@jondavidbristow9819]

Such an amazing experience Can't wait to go back

[@kerrystewart3145]

Where is that zip line at? Would love to take my kids to do that and the train ride.

[@phillipsfamilyvlogs9173]

6:51 are the tracks supposed to look like that?!?!?!!!

[@jbr496]

Wasn't that Engine 493 on the siding in Silverton? I thought they sold or traded that to Cumbres & Toltec.

[@jbr496]

Just looked it up. It was supposed to go to the Colorado Railroad Museum but that didn't happen. I think it's in the Durango roundhouse being restored.

[@childofthelight9071]

Looks like fun! 😁💕

[@BlizzardSeeker]

I rode this train in 2016, very nice ride. I suggest not taking the open air car, there is much smoke, soot and embers. Luckily I took an enclosed car.

[@roseluke7148]

Those sheer drop offs are like the million dollar highway between Silverton and Montrose....no thanks!!!

[@christopherbuckley94]

At some point, I would like to take a railfan photo excursion tour on this railroad and the Combres & Toltec in New Mexico. Nice video.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

I can recommend both of them - and several others. There are a lot of fine scenic heritage train trips in the West. I only have to watch Jack Elam's final scenes in the movie "Support Your Local Gunfighter" to be back aboard this train.

[@master-kq3nw]

very good video

[@daviddavis5689]

Definitely worth taking. Take the caboose club car. Silverton; Ouray area my favor area of Colorado.

[@jehuabrigo3503]

Im watching this video bcos of Seef Kuss.he lives in Durango.now i know why he is a great mountain climber

[@teamlincoln37]

Spectacular views,but very crazy.

[@stetchkov]

Might need to do this, will bne the closest thing I'll come to RDR2! :p

[@БобоевКадриддин]

Лльььььтьльддд0

[@Allthingsomni]

What is the exact name of this train? How can I get info so I can travel there and ride the train?

[@chrisnzella]

@ the 6:24 mark, note the reflection of the coach windows on the opposite cliff.

[@raqueldonaire2574]

Me encanta es tren los paisajes los abetos son maravillozos que deben ser lindas la navidades

[@sandrabarnett1499]

Gorgeous i can't wait to go there.

[@garycraig4277]

I might have to take this ride to get me over the fear of heights after going off the cliff on shyway on the grand Mesa

[@kj9219]

Diesel trains are good. But nothing compared to a "living" steam train. .

[@baritonebynight]

If I want diesel, I'll take Amtrak.

[@deputtialessandro]

Why are you saying this? Isn't this a true steam train??

[@Mastertech6]

Was this shot in October, when is best time to go for Aspen colors?

[@kerrystewart3145]

Leaves start to change in September.

[@WOLFROY47]

people looking for profit think that diesel trains are a better option, what their never going to understand, is that, the only thing keeping their railway going, is the nostalgia for steam, you can see it hear it and smell it, lose the steam and your railway will fade away, ime an old coot now, but i still remember when i was a kid, traveling by steam, with pullman coaches, its a memory that sits just under the surface, then they upgraded and ruined, the whole damn thing, people didnt travel for pleasure anymore, it was all everyday work related, and miles and miles of track were lost, which now they wish they hadnt sold, because they now want to rebuild the line, when all a person can see is profit, they make bad judgment calls

[@KrishnaKrishna-fb8ch]

Wow Super

[@fermincuervo8613]

Great....wonderful...beautiful.....U.S.A.

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[@brucebernal2446]

oh hell naw!!! anxiety the whole time.... would love to ride that route but shit....

[@jwells4906]

Looks fun

[@patriciaowens3479]

SURE HOPE THEY NEVER HAVE AN.....EARTH QUAKE...SOOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE! YOWZERS! WHO WOULD THINK..BUT SURE IS BEAUTIFUL! A LITTLE TO HIGH FOR ME.....BUT IT IS LOVELY ..ANYWAY...

[@sabramontano836]

We don’t get earthquakes here the worst possible is a rock falling and they keep it well maintained any dangerous conditions they shut it down.

[@therogee1966]

seen this when i out there 3 weeks ago wayne grimes

[@debsnick50]

Very frightening

[@ExploringUSA]

Amazing

[@sweetcaroline7689]

Looks scary but I want to go there

[@sharonsmith7480]

cant Get Video to play..all I see is a circle going round and round

[@marthagilson1402]

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[@Sea_bear_42]

Little do people know this train started a fire...

[@malissamedina12]

Right😂

[@robertdenavaut9524]

beaux souvenirs 1990

[@sharonsmith7480]

wish I vould watch the video..it wont play

[@scooter95mph]

If you do this don’t wear white. And pick a car as far back away from the locomotive as possible. The engine sprays senders the whole time It’s still a fantastic ride. I’ve done it twice.

[@marielocke389]

I had a white purse. Had is the key word