MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Andrea Seid
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
479 Main - Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-2733 www.durangotrain.com
Executive offices: (970) 259-0274

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2009

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Service to the North Pole Again This Holiday Season

Durango, CO -The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will begin service to the "North Pole" onboard The Polar Express beginning November 20, 2009. The magical story comes to life when the train departs the Durango depot for a one-hour, 15-minute round-trip journey to the "North Pole."

Once onboard the Polar Express, hot cocoa and treats are served and passengers read along with the holiday children's classic book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet the train at the "North Pole," and then board the train, where each child is given the gift of a sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead the passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to Durango.

The journey begins Friday, November 20 and runs through December 28. The train will take Santa back to the North Pole on December 27 and 28. Exact dates and excursion times are available by calling 970-247-2733 or 888-TRAIN-07, or by visiting our Web site at www.durangotrain.com. Ticket prices for children (ages 2-11) range from $18 - $49 and for adults from $28 - $59, depending on date and class of service. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride!

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