Day 9, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Rail

Day 9, Monday 6/18 – The Durango and Silverton Train,0 miles on the bike

We spent the day on the steam powered narrow gauge rail with engine #486. The route is 45 miles long and runs up the Animas canyon from Durango to Silverton. The trip takes 3 ½ hours each way with stops to let off & pick up hikers.

  

Silverton is an old silver and gold mining town that has been partially restored to capture the tourist silver & gold.  It is full of artisan shops and places to eat.

Silverton & today's gold - tourists 

The old mines are scattered around the mountain

On the way back, 4 ½ miles from the depot, ole number #486 broke and we finished the trip on the bus, just part of the adventure.