People of a certain degree of maturity (old) remember the chug of a steam locomotive and the wail of the whistle. There are a few places in this country where you can still experience steam rail. One of the very best is the Durango – Silverton railroad.
As the name implies this line runs from Durango to Silverton. Trains leave in the morning, run to Silverton where you have time for lunch and maybe some shopping then back to Durango. The line follows the Animus River which is a whole lot of river.
Denver brags about being “Mile High”. Silverton is at 9300’ so nearly twice as high. Like the railroad which serves it Silverton is a bit like stepping back in time. The biggest change in the past 50 years is the wares sold in the shops.
Tom & Carol
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