Ride Offered on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Wednesday’s of July
Gather your family and friends for a relaxing and peaceful 3.5 hour early evening escape on a historic steam train. Spend quality time with loved ones making lifelong memories while taking in Animas Valley and Highline views. This excursion is perfect for families with children, nature lovers, photographers, history buffs, train fans, and anyone seeking a laid-back evening train journey.
What is THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride?
First told in the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this is the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey. It was adapted to the big screen in 2004. And now it comes alive each year with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth, and fun of the Christmas season on a special steam train trip to the North Pole! Certain dates and car types will sell quickly so you’ll want to book soon to reserve your preferred seating!
What to Expect
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.
Experience the world-famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s iconic canyon views along the highline in just over 5 hours. If you are looking for an unforgettable train adventure with incredible geological features and fantastic scenery that is downright jaw-dropping, look no further than these steam train excursions departing from the Durango Depot and traveling deep into the wilderness inaccessible by any roads.
Enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. Enjoy a breathtaking roundtrip journey on a historic train that winds alongside the Animas River through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton
Enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this diesel train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. Enjoy a breathtaking roundtrip journey that winds alongside the Animas River through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton
Gather up your favorite cowboys and cowgirls to enjoy true western poets, acoustic entertainment, and outstanding fall foliage when you ride this special train. During the journey to Silverton, you will hear poems and songs that will bring tears to your eyes and keep you in stitches. You have three options for this train: Roundtrip Train, Bus up/Train Back or Train Up/Bus Back. The choice is yours!
Enjoy one leg of your Silverton journey on a historic train and the other on a D&SNGRR motorcoach that travels 52 miles of the San Juan Skyway
Wilderness Access/
Backpacking
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Gain access to the San Juan National Forest and the Weminuche Wilderness for backpacking, day hikes, rafting, and fishing trips via the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad during the summer season.
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Experience more of Durango Train! Whether its a morning 4-wheel drive tour in the Colorado backcountry, an afternoon raft trip on the Animas River, or the adrenaline rush of a day spent gliding between trees high up in an old growth Ponderosa canopy, there bound to be an adventure package perfect for you and your family.
Check out a unique tour of the yard and roundhouse!
Get the inside story on this train’s 142 year history.
This is your chance to see the inner workings of the yard and shops with an experienced guide.
Take our tour of the D&SNG yard, machine shop, roundhouse, car shop, rolling stock, and museum with one of our tour guides. Hear the history and see the behind-the-scenes operation of the railroad.
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