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How to Enjoy a Train Ride From Durango to Silverton, Colorado

Have you ever wanted to take a train ride behind a classic steam locomotive? The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado gives you the opportunity to travel a route that has been in operation for 126 years. Enjoy the beautiful scenery throughout the 3 1/2 hours of a 45 mile train trip from Durango to Silverton

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Instructions

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  Purchase tickets in advance to ensure you get a seat on the train. During the summer vacation season, the train can fill to capacity.
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  Plan for a full day. Departure times range from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with return times ranging from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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  Arrive at the train station 15 to 30 minutes before your departure time.
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  Take your seat on the train. All seats are good. Try to get a seat that will give you a view out of both sides of the train.
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  Enjoy the scenery on your trip to Silverton. In Silverton, eat lunch and enjoy the western feel of the town.
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  Return to the train station in Silverton 15 minutes before your departure time. Try to sit in a seat that will give you a chance to see things you might have missed on the earlier train ride.
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  Arrive back in Durango and eat dinner.