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Mar 13, 2018 12:33:35 #
If you're ever in the Durango Colorado area, you must take the Durango-Silverton RR, either summer or winter. We did the trip in winter, our preference, and although it doesn't go all the way to Silverton in the winter time, it was 'Maaaavalous, simply Maaaaavalous'. Yes its a coal burner and there is soot & cinders but its well worth the trip. This was done in February and as you can see it was an absolutely beautiful day.
Durango & Silverton RR
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Durango & Silverton RR
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Durango & Silverton RR
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Mar 13, 2018 12:39:16 #
Blaster34 wrote:
If you're ever in the Durango Colorado area, you must take the Durango-Silverton RR, either summer or winter. We did the trip in winter, our preference, and although it doesn't go all the way to Silverton in the winter time, it was 'Maaaavalous, simply Maaaaavalous'. Yes its a coal burner and there is soot & cinders but its well worth the trip. This was done in February and as you can see it was an absolutely beautiful day.
Last image is Maaaaavalous. We tried but because of snow it was shutdown.
Mar 13, 2018 12:39:59 #
Mar 13, 2018 12:41:18 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Last image is Maaaaavalous. We tried but because of snow it was shutdown.
Bummer and thanks
Mar 13, 2018 12:41:56 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Why only half way?
Snow, Snow, Snow...best to check if going in the winter
Mar 13, 2018 12:50:21 #
Mar 13, 2018 12:58:36 #
Thanks Longshadow, first two a little soft the trip was the keeper
Mar 13, 2018 14:50:44 #
That area of the state is in a drought. 55% snow pack is not good. The route to Silverton is usually closed in winter due to drifts and avalanches. If you ride in one of the open cars you will get soot and cinders on you. The scenery is very special. Glad you had an enjoyable trip. 
Mar 14, 2018 06:13:30 #
Blaster34 wrote:
If you're ever in the Durango Colorado area, you must take the Durango-Silverton RR, either summer or winter. We did the trip in winter, our preference, and although it doesn't go all the way to Silverton in the winter time, it was 'Maaaavalous, simply Maaaaavalous'. Yes its a coal burner and there is soot & cinders but its well worth the trip. This was done in February and as you can see it was an absolutely beautiful day.
Nice set.
Mar 14, 2018 06:25:59 #
Bill Munny wrote:
That area of the state is in a drought. 55% snow pack is not good. The route to Silverton is usually closed in winter due to drifts and avalanches. If you ride in one of the open cars you will get soot and cinders on you. The scenery is very special. Glad you had an enjoyable trip.
Still? We had a great trip and the soot & cinders are part of an authentic coal burning steam engine. However we chose the enclosed car since it was still chilly but spent a lot of time in the vestibule.
Mar 14, 2018 06:26:43 #
Mar 14, 2018 09:52:14 #
Blaster34 wrote:
If you're ever in the Durango Colorado area, you must take the Durango-Silverton RR, either summer or winter. We did the trip in winter, our preference, and although it doesn't go all the way to Silverton in the winter time, it was 'Maaaavalous, simply Maaaaavalous'. Yes its a coal burner and there is soot & cinders but its well worth the trip. This was done in February and as you can see it was an absolutely beautiful day.
Nice set Blaster😊
Mar 14, 2018 10:17:13 #
Mar 14, 2018 10:42:05 #
ABQMikee
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
twowindsbear wrote:
Why only half way?
You simply can't get up to Silverton in the winter. Too much snow
Mar 14, 2018 11:52:56 #
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