Riding the Most Scenic Train in America // RVing Colorado with Kids

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Is the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad actually the most scenic train ride in America? We think it might be! What are your favorite train rides?
We get spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, the San Juan National Forest, the Animas River, and the historic mining town of Silverton, CO on the Durango Train:
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[@DanS-kh4tc]

I’ve been on the Durango-Silverton rail ride twice in my life. As a child and as an adult. It never gets old.

[@kareniceland]

I loved Marissa"s face, when you said. " We did bring lunch ?' That was priceless.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂😂😂, we love our food!

[@jeeptj5583]

Check out the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway in Chama, NM. Not too far from Durango. It is really scenic, too. (Hint: take the run that goes half way and stops for lunch at the Osier station, and comes back to Chama - Best run, especially with kids!!) Lots of beautiful camping in or near Chama.

[@robertstambaugh3495]

Ride the Cumbres and Toltec from Chama New Mexico to Antinito Colorado. It is an all day thing, you might want to let Jay Jay get a little older. But if you like scenery and trains it is a must.

[@dianestevenson2630]

There is a Texas State Railroad in Palestine, TX. It is an old train they used to have a train robbery re-enactment. We did it years ago when our kids were small. They enjoyed it, my husbands back did not enjoy it.

[@IntentionalAdventure]

Such a beautiful ride! So glad we could enjoy it with you!!

[@stygertravel]

Last time I was on this train I was probably close to Hensley's age. What a fun train ride!! I can't wait to take my wife on it. Train whistles... 2 forward 3 reverse 2 long, 1 short.. crossing The headlight is an Federal Railway Admin. (FRA) requirement

[@odeannehartnett2538]

A very short ride is from Utica, NY to Thendara, NY on the Adirondack Railroad. Some excursions are complete with “train robbers” on horses! Our adult children still talk about it from when they were little.

[@douglastoney2843]

The Durango Silverton is the best by far. The California Zephr on AMTRAK runs from Chicago to San Francisco. It is fabulous. Sunsets over the amber waves of grain in the plains Southwest from Chicago. Then, traverse the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Grand Junction through Glenwood Canyon beside a roaring river.

[@kathrynyoung2233]

You need to try out the Heber Creeper in Heber, UT

[@horsefly5728]

We enjoyed the Chama, New Mexico - Antonito, Colorado train also.

[@lethamurray3536]

If you go back to Alaska, you have to go on the The White Pass and Yukon Route train! It's a Canadian and U.S. Class III 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge railroad linking the port of Skagway, Alaska, with Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon. Fantastic train trip and very educational.

[@larryclark5355]

I was an electrician on NJ Transit, the headlight is a federal requirement for safety. Most people ignore the multi-ton engine coming at them but notice the headlight when they hear the horn. I went to many a collision where people did not see the train! HUH!!

[@tikkin11]

Not to be missed along with this train ride is their amazing (and included free) museum. It is just down the path from the depot. It is collection of actual planes, trains, & automobiles. It is owned by the family that owns the train and is one of the most interesting museums I have ever been in.

[@wendysspace]

We went on the Georgetown loop over the royal gorge in Colorado a couple years ago we loved it

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Nathan and Marissa! I did not know that about them having train rides in Colorado. Very nice train ride too. Very nice video and great jobs getting shots up above..Great job Nathan and Marissa. As always. Love guys and hope you have a great week. Stay safe and travel safe.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@joansommerfield8419]

Always wanted to ride those trains. Thanks for taking me along! Loved the million dollar highway. When I drove through it was early morning and in places we were above the clouds. Unforgettable.

[@Gonzo614]

Black River & Western Railroad Flemington, NJ Wanamaker Kempton and Southern Railroad Kempton, PA Stasburg Rail Road Strasburg, PA My brother loved trains, being the older brother we visited lots of rail roads when on vacation. Never had a bad time.

[@1134EMP]

Cumbres and Toltec from Chama, NM to Antonito,CO is definitely worth riding. Let us know which one was better.

[@thomasmckelvey7446]

There is a great train ride from Clarkdale, Arizona, called the Verde Canyon Railroad. Very similar to the Durango-Silverton experience.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

5HANK YOU FOR SHARING AGAIN

[@stevenkeithcoulthard706]

Love the "Niles Christmas Train" in Fremont, CA

[@CardelliFamof8]

Duluth Minnesota has a fun train museum and a fun ride we’ve done a few times. I believe there is one in Oregon that also has a polar express as well.

[@JosieB2017]

In 2017 I moved back to MN to care for my senior father I found out he loves trains. He’s a private person and before I figured out his love of trains he made a comment about taking the Darango train ride when we were rving through Colorado, I said I’d never get stuck on something I couldn’t get off when I wanted to so we never took the ride. He is now 92 and I didn’t know about the Duluth train. So thank you! I will make sure we make a special trip there next summer just to ride the train!

[@steveboyd582]

Since your in Colorado, you may try the Royal Gorge Railway. It's out of Canon City. Diesel Electric runs along the bottom of Royal Gorge. Right by the river.

[@squirlmy]

Expensive!!!

[@edwardmiller9038]

WITHOUT A DOUBT, IT'S WORTH IT!!!!! My dad was born in Durango, and I've been on the train many times over the decades. Summer trips, winter trips, you name it. I have a lot of family all over the SW Colorado, and NM area. My Great grandfather and great-great grandparents rode that train in the late 1800's I did the cascade winter train with the actual owner of the train, who happened to be taking the ride, hell of a nice guy, like a kid playing with his trains.

[@misspersnickety3674]

Oh wow! That is such a neat story!

[@SheriLatulip]

Thanks for sharing that history.

[@wandahughes]

Is the train enclosed and heated for the winter train ride?

[@susanbrandon4103]

When I was young....a VERY long time ago...we took the train from Denver to Glenwood Springs in Colorado. EPIC!!! Not sure it's still like that but I have such wonderful memories of the trip.

[@kimluarks2418]

My mom works on the Rocky Mountaineer it's pretty pricey but there's nothing like it if you ever get to go... Denver to moab or Denver to Vegas... a lot of places that you can only see on that train!!!

[@julieh3327]

There is a train in Central CA that goes from Felton to Santa Cruz. (3 hour tour) It is an awesome train ride through the redwoods and fern groves and drops you right off at the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk!! It was really fun. There is also another one that is called Redwood Forest Steam Train that takes you up on the top of a nearby mountain. It is a 75 minute ride. Both of these are out of Roaring Camp in Felton, CA. We enjoyed them both!!

[@lefturn99]

Durango / Silverton #1 of course but the Cumbres and Toltec from Chama NM to Antonito Colorado (Do it that way) not far behind.

[@gowiththeflowcouple]

Train ride to Plains GA, and also in GA is the ride around Stone Mountain. Also a couple of train rides in West Virginia. We just did the Cog Rail ride up Mt Washington this summer. Guess we like trains too.

[@danofiremano]

The Pikes Peak COG was one of the best ever! Don't know if they've opened it up again, as it closed a few years back. It starts in Manitou Springs (just outside of Colorado Springs & goes up to the summit of Pikes Peak.

[@RedheadedWritinghood]

I want to do this train! Or the long one. My younger son moved to Denver CO after finishing college in Georgia. I sold my house in Georgia in August 2020 and went to Illinois to live with a friend and I bought my RV there in October 2020 The first place I went in it was Denver CO to see my son for Thanksgiving 2020. I was out west in the winter and went up the coast in the Spring. I loved Oregon. I went back to Denver in June and I was here on the east coast for Fall. I've enjoyed my first year on the road! I can't believe you mentioned Dollywood! I was just there but didn't ride the train that time. 💖 Red

[@lindatripp3306]

Cog railroad up pikes peak, just opening back up! You will love it.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes, it is great, we did that ride a couple years ago.

[@celestialrvliving]

Fave: the Leadville, CO train to the top. Winding around and up to the top of the mountain. It’s a really old train.

[@mtnvalleylover1]

Btw you do the Polar Express on the Durango Silverton RR it is truly a memorable experience. We took one of our grandkids about 5 years ago and he still talks about it.

[@troyoneill2679]

Love Durango, Silverton and “The Train”😎

[@dawnvierra4063]

The color of the water is crazy, almost like Caribbean blue. Woah. How did you manage to get the drone back into the train.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

The drone footage was from the ground.

[@dawnvierra4063]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney lol. I guess that would make more sense

[@ksmalls7017]

@@dawnvierra4063 I was thinking the same thing.

[@ashleymarks6144]

The transition from the turning train car to Marissas face was really good. Well done. 6:44

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@SamDenBleyker]

Looks amazing! The ride from Anchorage to Seward is gorgeous! And the ride over Hurricane Gulch in the winter (also Alaska) is incredible too.

[@NerdyFamily]

My favorite train ride is no longer available sadly but it was the sauger cane train in Lahaina on Maui. It was the best wasn't long but u got to see a working sauger plantation back when I was young and it had great views of the ocean and the west maui mountains.

[@ChanceP]

Been there done that! Was def a fun experience...

[@rayworx]

If your in the neighborhood of Skagway, AK.... ride the railroad going to the Canada boarder. It follows the route that the 1898 gold miners took to get the Klondike. Each person had to carry food and supplies to last the entire trail plus mining supplies. Most miners had to traverse the 'stairway' 2 or more times.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Fun!

[@annamaybeekman5152]

SWEET JJ

[@BevDessert]

Take tge kids to Terry's Bison Ranch in Cheyenne WY they have a fun daily train ride around the property to see the bison up close and camels 🐫 too

[@aaronrogers4759]

“I so tired!” JJ cracks me up. 🤣. Beautiful train ride.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

He gets so tired. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maKknZKCi7d-e8k

[@aaronrogers4759]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney 😊🤣 He should have the saying on a T-Shirt.

[@Elnu01]

cog rail road at Pikes peak. Cumbres and Toltec in Chama N.M.

[@joanhall3718]

My favorite train ride so far is Anchorage to Denali National Park, (it goes to Fairbanks but we didn’t take it that far), Absolutely beautiful.

[@BigggRoss]

Check out the North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth Minnesota

[@BigggRoss]

Also Check out the Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield Minnesota

[@gthornton3]

Y’all need to do the cog railway in Colorado Springs We have done it 2 times. They just reopened.

[@marissamoss9833]

I would love to do that one! Glad to hear it is reopened!

[@SheriLatulip]

I took that train ride and spent the night in Silverton and returned on the train the next day. I think it will be around for decades more to come, they had mail stops and pick ups when I rode it.

[@Bacciagalupe]

Awesome!

[@dzymslizzy3641]

The Durango & Silverton is on my bucket list! Wow--drone shots from a moving train?! How tricky was that to re-capture the drone?? Have you ever done the Skunk Train ride in northern CA? It, too, has an all day and half-day option. The last time I went was in the late 1980s, and my then-high-school-age daughter and I spent pretty much the entire 8 hour round trip standing up in the open air (no roof!) observation car (no seats!) taking pictures of the train and the scenery. It goes through gorgeous coast redwoods.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks! Took a few hours to go catch a train.

[@miverson4]

Freedom Wi has a neat train ride.

[@jimmcgee3111]

We did the Polar Express 6 years ago.

[@waynevaughan5263]

Very cool adventure. Love the drone footage. You can't beat a ride on a steam train.

[@LiveFree123]

This was so much fun to watch! I road the train in Europe from Bonn, Germany to Milan, Italy and the scenery was breathtaking though the countryside and alps. Highly recommend it if you ever find yourself in Europe. ☺️

[@paulahaddox7826]

The fall train to the Algoma Wilderness out of Sault St. Marie, Ontario. Same train in the winter called the snow train. Breathtaking.

[@trainadventure7170]

Its beautiful. Definitely on our list for future train rides.

[@SFDearing1]

They turn you on a "Y" at Cascade Canyon....I am a retired locomotive engineer....all the signals do have different meanings. In modern day railroading they are not used as much as everyone has battery powered radio pack sets....verbal communication has taken place of hand and whistle signals.

[@joyeyoder4783]

Favorite train: Cass Scenic railway, Cass, WV.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We will have to check that out!

[@janetwilson4290]

Strasburg Railroad, Pennsylvania.

[@PhilDonaldson]

The Durango Railway looks like fun! We've been meaning to do that. And yeah, the Million Dollar Highway is pretty nerve-racking. 😁

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Such a beautiful area 😍

[@damn_it_Monica]

You should try The Texas State Railroad that runs out of Palestine, TX

[@pauldem544]

Being that you are in eastern TN, I am sure you've crossed the border and ridden the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Even get to see the remnants of the scene from 'The Fugitive'. Although not as epic as the train ride in this video, still pretty cool

[@annamaybeekman5152]

WE WERE IN THE OPEN WINDOWS CAR IN THE SUMMER

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Love the open air!

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

What a cool set of memories and wonderful train ride. We have one here in central Florida and we can't wait to get it on our filming schedule.

[@donnaharris4459]

What a cool train ride it looked amazing, and the drone shots were awesome. Cup refills love that 😍. Thank you for sharing your journey and taking the time to put these vlogs together. Have a great week take care. ❤❤🇬🇧

[@lindamallinson7710]

Not cheap but incredible

[@brucewallace3860]

Beautiful video! Don’t leave out the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad (too close to home?!) among the most scenic train rides in the U.S.

[@kimwilkins1500]

We have loved Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass WV for many years. We went with our parents as kids then we took our kids. They still sell a postcard at their store of a stagecoach they used years ago as an attraction and my husband, at the age of 13, is riding beside the driver! Now he is 63! Thanks for your train video!

[@riwoof]

I am absolutely stunned how conversational JJ is already. I think I felt the same way when Hensley was that age. Time truly has wings. 🦄 Or was that Hensley's unicorn?

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

At 12:27, that's a Ponderosa Pine. They smell amazing.

[@LivingLightRV]

Wow, what a super fun experience for your family and I just love how your zest for life comes through and brings joy and inspiration to others.

[@codeman99-dev]

Sleepy / Cuddly theory: the rhythm of the steam pistons is a nice multiple (or harmonic) of the kiddo's heart beat. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I like trains! 🚂🚂🚂

[@rishabhkumar201100]

U guys can travel to Canada too, borders are open and Banff is a good place to be.

[@penelopebartell840]

There are so many amazing train rides in Colorado alone! The Georgetown train is really cool because it has unique bridges that loop to go up the steep grade to Silver Plume through the narrow canyon. Right off I 70 in Georgetown. There is a related mine tour, separately, and they have a Santa train in the winter. We haven’t yet done the La Veta train or the one in Leadville. But both of those areas are gorgeous. The train out of Chama New Mexico is also stunning. Pagosa Springs CO is worth a visit down in that area and the road to Chama is gorgeous. So many options! Trains are neat. Rail trails are neat too! The outdoor museum loop around Leadville is worth it! Clockwise! Enjoy your travels and experiences!

[@adambuesser6264]

You know their are other scenic train rides to look at on a budget.

[@jamesr208]

Durbin Rocket, Durbin, West Virginia

[@OldePete]

With all those free drink refills, I was wondering how was the restroom facilities on board? How long was the line to get in?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

No line, very easy.

[@roydavis2242]

The headlights are a requirement by law. Friend and neighbor is a railroad conductor. Our 4 year old grandson would love this. (Also Grandpa) 3 blast means backing up. Learned that from truck drivers backing into the docks at a warehouse I once worked at. I do it backing our Diesel Pusher up even though it has a beeper.

[@cameronchrestman46]

There's also the cumbres and Toltec at Chama nm

[@esuorc2]

Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, North Carolina one of the first theme parks in the nation! I have a garden railroad model (G scale) of it in my front yard.

[@sarafisher7531]

You should take the kiddos on the Polar Express through Williams, AZ on the Grand Canyon Railway. I also recommend adding in Bearizona and the Grand Canyon deer farm if you do the trip.

[@mustangman4291980]

You need to do the Pikes Peak Cog rail. Starts in Manitou Spring and goes to the top of Pikes Peak. You can see 4-5 states from the summit. Just remember to drink LOTS!!! of water. You don't want to get altitude sickness.

[@MrNavyeho]

Where the drone shots from a different train? As always great shots.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes 😍

[@joeyoung3390]

In 1969 we drove up Mt Washington on our honeymoon, 50 years later we camped at the bottom in the parking lot for the cog railway and took it to the top through the clouds. It was fantastic both times. Stay safe from Nova Scotia.

[@squirlmy]

Weather is much better in Colorado! I lived in New England many years, and weather for Mt Washington was always iffy. The summit for many years held the world record for wind speeds at 372 km/h. Durango/Silverton can get extreme weather, but its much more predictable!

[@flashboyer4517]

Took a cog train up pikes peak that was a great ride

[@cameronchrestman46]

Glad to see you in my neck of the woods lol 😆 btw they also do the polar express around Christmas time

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That sounds magical 😍

[@SaltyVetAdventures]

Thanks for the great video! The drone footage was amazingl You need to take the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Seweard, AK. It's an amazing trip and the scenery can't be beat. We've done it 4 times!!!

[@patriciamesser-perry523]

ROARING CAMP: Ride through the REDWOODS to the Beach! Or ride up the mountain through the redwoods (1 hourish) so informative about the railroad, mining and redwoods!!! Near Santa Cruz California!! Very kid friendly!! GRAND CANYON RAILROAD...RV PARK very close!! Ride to the Grand Canyon, couple hour lay over to see the canyon!! Cowboy show before and Train robbery on the way home...Guitar playing singing cowboy entertainment in your car, Your car conductor shares historical and railway info on the ride👍💖👍🤠😎 My 7 year old grand daughter lived both of these😁💖

[@1MillionMileRoadTrip]

Y’all do great video’s , I can only hope our channel represents our family values like your channel does.

[@bphenwood]

It’s a shame the cog train up pikes peak is closed down.

[@AdventuresintheHeartland]

This was a cool video. We have a steam museum here for trains they have 3 different ones you can ride the rids are only maybe 15 min long. Would love to have you all come some time to visit. We could check it out together. It's call Heston Steam Museum it's cool place.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That would be cool!

[@AdventuresintheHeartland]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney they have a ghost train for Halloween and Santa one for xmas.

[@AdventuresintheHeartland]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney also Indiana dunes camp ground is only 15 min from our house you all could stay there. And we could go to the train place.

[@jimmyrants4342]

My favorite train ride is the "Polar Express". WOOOOOOOOOOO. Great video y'all.

[@heatherjolly8389]

Your B roll/montage and slow mo's are always such a great addition to your videos!

[@lisa-fg8zh]

Royal Gorge Train in Canon City, Colorado. Runs along Arkansas River under Royal Gorge Bridge.

[@TravelingonAdventures]

We’ve done the Dollywood train. This one would be incredible!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It is so much fun!

[@TravelingonAdventures]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney By the way, I am Earl from the livestream tonight. Wife is Terri.

[@georgecrosby113]

Strasburg Scenic Railroad in Strasburg, PA and the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad in Bryson City, NC are two of my favorites.

[@MattGrossChannel]

Marisa and Nathan, you can't see it now; but these life adventures that you're taking your children on will ultimately enrich the lives of your grandchildren. One day, when your children, their spouses and grandchildren are spending time with you, you'll see what I'm taking about. You will at that moment feel wealthy beyond measure.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

This makes my heart so happy. Thanks for sharing this wisdom.

[@jadefritz3035]

Hensley's face at 4:23 mins. She has lost the little girl child face. You can see the beauty she will have as an adult. I laugh every time JJ talks.."I'm so tired" 🤣