February 14, 2010

To allow the best experience for our photographers, we are limiting this special train to 60 passengers!

Digital, film, and videographers alike will enjoy the opportunity to ride a Mixed-Freight train into the wilderness along the Animas River. The best part comes when the train stops at various predetermined locations to allow the passengers to disembark.  The train will then back up out of sight, and with a signal from the Conductor, will steam at full power past the line of photographers until once again out of sight.  After one or two run-bys the train will stop to pick you up and proceed to the next run-by! These run-bys allow photographers to get the shots that passengers riding the train will never get! Our expected destination is Cascade Canyon but the actual furthest point of travel will be dependent on the current weather and track conditions! This is true mountain railroading!
We will have complimentary donuts, coffee, canned sodas and bottled water onboard and a boxed lunch will also be provided. If you have a heartier appetite or a specialized dietary requirement, you are welcome to bring additional food and/or beverage (non-alcoholic) on board with you!

We've had lots of snow the past few weeks! We strongly suggest you wear sturdy, winter footwear and gaiters as there will be deep snow in most locations. Winter coat, hat, gloves, sunglasses are also recommended. Be sure to bring plenty of film or memory cards, and batteries as you are sure to take many photos to bring home with you! We will not have a stocked concession car in the consist except as mentioned previously! Come prepared!

After your return to Durango, we will allow a couple of hours for you to have dinner and relax before we begin our Night Photo Shoot. Professional photographers will light  specially selected vintage railroad rolling stock and equipment, add a model or two and advise you on how to get set your camera to get the best shot! Be sure to bring your tripod in order to take low-level light photographs.

Click here to see photographs of previous Winter Photographer's Trains!

FARES & SCHEDULE:

Vintage Coach $164.00*
Caboose: $199.00*
Fare includes: Train ride, Donuts, lunch and beverage, Night Shoot
10% discount for Season Pass Holders.

TRAIN SCHEDULE:
Depart Durango 8:00 a.m.
Return to Durango 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT SHOOT:
7:00pm-8:00pm (Location to be announced at later date)

*All fares subject to 4% Historic Preservation Fee

Please call now to make your reservation: 888-872-4607 or 970-247-2733.