Riding aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway was one of the most enjoyable of my many railway experiences around the world. In the 1800’s gold and silver were hauled on this authentically restored narrow-gauge train. It sweeps past abandoned gold mines, wild forests and the untamed Rio de las Animas Perdidas (River of Lost Souls) on its journey between Silverton and Durango in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.
I interviewed Conductor Dan Stangby as we rattled beside the unbroken river rapids, and he told me of the 200,000 passengers who ride the rails each year on this amazing steam train. It went straight to the top of my Top Ten Train Journeys which you can see at: http://www.chrisrobinsontravelshow.ca/images/upload/ChrisFavouriteTrainJourneys.pdf
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