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Durango & Silverton two-day steam photo charter with ‘Trains’ Magazine set for October

By Trains Staff | May 17, 2024

| Last updated on June 14, 2024


Experience a legendary Colorado narrow-gauge line aboard a privately chartered steam-powered train. Includes multiple photo stops both days

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Narrow gauge steam locomotive and train under blue skies
A southbound Durango & Silverton charter train is captured at The Needles on Oct. 17, 2023. Carl Swanson

DURANGO, Colo. — Join the editors of Trains Magazine this year aboard a private steam-powered two-day charter Oct. 18 and 19, on Colorado’s Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The train will operate from Silverton to Durango the first day, with multiple photo stops en route. The train will overnight in Silverton, then return to Durango the following day, making additional photo stops. A night photo session using professional lighting equipment is planned, weather permitting.

The consist includes a steam locomotive (a K-28 is planned), five freight cars, three passenger coaches, and a caboose. A box lunch will be served aboard the train both days and is included in the fare. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Guests are responsible for lodging and meals in Silverton.

This is a private charter. Tickets are exclusively available here from Trains Magazine.

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