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Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train
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COVID-19: Travel Updates and Information
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Cowboy Poetry Train
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Fall Photographer’s Special
D&SNGRR Brew Trains
Wine & Rails
Snowdown Balloon Rally Train
Ghost Crawl: Haunted Durango Train Museum Experience
Romance on the Rails
Winter Photographer’s Special
Shamrock Express
Narrow Gauge Day
Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5 Excursions
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Explore
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The Historic Durango Train’s Blog Series: Conserving a National Treasure
Former White Pass & Yukon Railroad #107 Arrives at its new home at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad!
On August 20, 2020, Locomotive #107, a 1,200 horsepower diesel locomotive, built by Alco- Montreal Locomotive Works in 1969, arrived at its new home in Durango after its lengthy journey from Skagwa…
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A Look Back at the Restoration and Conversion of Locomotive 493 from Coal to Oil Burning
View a series of photos showcasing the restoration and conversion of Locomotive 493.
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Maintaining 19th Century Technology, Today
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad touches the senses in different ways. Some ride because of the spectacular scenery deep within the rugged San Juan Mountains, and for the breathtakin…
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Locomotive 493: Conversion From Coal-Burning to Oil-Fired Update
January brought significant advances in the conversion of locomotive 493 from coal-fired to oil-burning. The most significant progress was in the re-installation of the four driving wheels and the …
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Locomotive 493: Conversion from Coal-Fired to Oil-Burning Update
The process of converting Locomotive 493 from coal-fired to oil-burning continues. Excellent progress is being made with a great deal of work beginning to come together. Highlights include finishin…
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Locomotive 493: Work continues on its conversion from coal-fired to oil-fired
Here is the rundown of recent work: Approximately 175 flexible staybolts have been added so far. We’re a little over 1/3 done with the flexible staybolt conversion part of the project.
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Locomotive 493: Conversion from Coal-Fired to Oil-Burning Arrival of Locomotive SP-18
As discussed in previous posts, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad‚ Locomotive #493 is in the process of being converted from coal-fired to oil-burning at the Durango depot in Durang…
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Locomotive 493: Conversion from Coal-Fired to Oil-Burning Conversion Update
Work on the Locomotive 493 conversion from coal-burning to oil-burning continues. Here’s the latest on this process. All wheels have now been re-profiled. The one nearest the camera has a new axle;…
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Locomotive 493: Conversion from Coal-Fired to Oil-Burning Tender Tank Construction
Conversion of Locomotive 493 from Coal-Fired to Oil-Burning Here is the tender tank for locomotive 493 under construction in Durango. The tender tank is nearing completion off site with constructio…
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Locomotive 493: Conversion from Coal-Fired to Oil-Burning The Conversion Begins
Because of long-term drought conditions and changing climate patterns in Southwest Colorado, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is evolving its operations, in part, by diversifying i…
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Conserving A National Treasure
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a 137 year old historical treasure, a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experiential adventure for thousands of passengers each year. It provides a…
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