Sept.26-30, 2007 Durango, Colorado

We stayed at a RV park in Durango, Co. close to downtown and train depot. We took a 3-1/2 hr. steam train ride to Silverton, Colorado. Returned back to Durango by bus. The train was a narrow gauge railroad. The Denver & Rio Grande Railway arrived in Durango, Co. on Aug. 5, 1881 and construction on the line began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882 the tracks to Silverton were completed and the train began transporting both freight and passengers. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious. We had a great train ride and view to the city of Silverton. It was 42 degrees when we got there. The elevation was 9,300. It was cold there and we had hail. Here are some pictures from trip.