Experience unforgettable wilderness views on the open-air standard class gondola which features outward facing padded style row seating, side walls that are enclosed from floor to waist and open from waist to ceiling. Additionally, all open-air gondolas feature a full roof to protect you from the elements. Photographers often prefer the open-air gondola seating as it gives them that extra close-to-nature experience that allows them to capture the incredible Rocky Mountain landscape. All trains are equipped with restrooms.

| Car | Adult Fare* | Child Fare* | Departure Time | Dates |
| Open-Air Gondola
(all ages) |
$129.00 | $119.00 | 7:45am (Steam) | 5/23 |
| 8:15am (Steam) | 5/19-6/7, 8/10-10/17 | |||
| 9:00am (Steam) | 5/2-11/1 | |||
| 9:45am (Steam) | 6/8-8/9, 9/7-10/11 | |||
| $120.00 | $100.00 | 8:15am (Diesel) | 6/8-8/9 |
*All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes 8% Historic Preservation Fee
Children 4 years and under: No charge if not occupying a seat.
Be sure to check out the great savings by purchasing a Season Pass! You’ll get unlimited Standard-class passage on all our regular trains, 10% off full-fares on premium-class cars, and receive 10% discounts on selected non-licensed special event trains! (Licensed events such as Polar Express™ are excluded.) As an added bonus, backpack fees are waived for Season Pass holders! Great for those who need to pack extra gear for overnighting in the wilderness.
Are you ready to book YOUR seats on the Gondola?
Or call to speak with one of our friendly reservation agents at 888-872-4607.

Last Ride of the Season: October 26th
Due to significant recent weather events, The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad had a slide at milepost 486.0 just north of Needleton which resulted in the tracks being covered with rock and debris, making train passage to Silverton impossible. Due to this, we have had an interruption of service to Silverton and both Silverton trains have been rerouted to Cascade Canyon for tomorrow, July 3rd. resume service to Silverton on July 4th and will be communicating with guests if there is any change. Our maintenance of way crews are actively working to clear the slide and to restore the tracks.
We look forward to restoring full Silverton service on July3 3rd.
We think so, but we’re also a little biased. We’re incredibly thankful to be nominated as one of the “Top 10 Scenic Train Ride in North America” by USA Today! From today until May 13th, you can vote for your all-time favorite scenic train. Do you think we deserve this honorable merit? Then click the link below and vote for the Durango Train! Throughout the duration of the voting period, fans may cast a single vote each day leading up to its conclusion.

We are now operating daily and our train schedule has in fact expanded as we’ve moved deeper into the summer season.
We experienced a brief pause in railroad operations recently while we worked through communications with the Forest Service on our operating status while observing agreed upon fire precautions. Concurrently, we were able to rebook passengers to adjacent days when train excursions were operating.
All trains scheduled for Thursday, June 16 and beyond are operating as scheduled at this time.
Please know that if we experience any interruptions in service due to future fire precaution levels, we will reach out to all of our guests in a most timely manner to offer information and alternatives.
Thank you”
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