Uncategorized Archives - Official Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train

Conserving a National Treasure – Animas River Bridge 495A Replacement Part 2: Planning and Design

Today’s Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad to thank for its 45 mile branch of track through some of the most remote and beautiful mountain...

Conserving a National Treasure – Animas River Bridge 495A Replacement, Part 1: History

In 1860 Charles Baker led a prospecting party into the caldera which eventually became known as Baker’s Park. In 1874 the township of Silverton was laid out on the valley floor of the caldera, the town...

Converting Our 7th Locomotive to Oil-Burning

Exciting news out of the D&SNG roundhouse this week: K-28 number 478, which first entered service in October 1923 for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, will 100 years later be returned to service. “Over...

The Restoration of Former Denver and Rio Grande Combine 211.

Through an ongoing partnership with Hinsdale County Historical Society and the people of Lake City, CO the Durango and Silverton Railroad is proud to be able to provide periodic updates on the restoration...

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 breathtaking...

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.

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 Skagway,...

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 an...

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 its...

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 construction...

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