August 18, 2017 in Uncategorized

Durango Silverton Stream Train June 26, 2017

www.apibestinclass.com Durango Silverton train on June 26 2017 Durango, Colorado was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882, the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers.   The line was constructed to haul silver & gold ore from Southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious.     This historic train has been in