We’re thrilled to share that the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was recently highlighted by The New York Times as one of “5 Irresistible Fall Train Trips”! As the leaves start to change and fall colors paint the Colorado landscape, there’s no better way to experience the stunning beauty of the San Juan Mountains than aboard our historic train. Read the full article here.
The New York Times article emphasized the allure of our fall excursions, which provide passengers with unparalleled views of autumn foliage, steep mountain canyons, and the crystal-clear waters of the Animas River. Running continuously since 1882, the Durango Train offers a journey back in time with its vintage locomotives and coaches, providing an experience that appeals to train enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Experience Fall Like Never Before
For those who want to immerse themselves in the quintessential Colorado Autumn, the Durango Train offers multiple excursions during the season. Each ride provides ample opportunity to capture the vibrant colors of aspens, cottonwoods, and the scenic San Juan mountain landscapes that make Durango a sought-after destination during the fall season.
Plan Your Visit
Our fall excursions are only available until October 26th, so don’t miss your chance to experience the beauty of autumn with us. This is the perfect opportunity to skip the traffic, relax, and enjoy the vibrant colors of the San Juan Mountains from the comfort of our historic train.
Seats fill up quickly during this popular season, so be sure to book your trip soon. For schedules, tickets, and more information on our seasonal excursions, visit DurangoTrain.com/Now-Booking. Come see why The New York Times named us one of the top five fall train trips and make unforgettable memories with the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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.
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