The
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is one of the world’s
most famous and picturesque heritage railway experiences. The Denver
& Rio Grande Railway constructed the 45-mile Silverton branch in
just 11 months using mostly hand labor, to serve the gold and silver
mines in the area. In 1981 the railroad sold the Silverton branch, which
became today’s Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
During
the warmer months of the year, the Durango & Silverton runs
multiple trains each day on its world-famous railroad featuring
breathtaking trips between Durango and Silverton. Less well known is the
Cascade Canyon Winter Train, operated from late November to early May.
The journey begins at the historic Durango depot where travelers board
the train which takes them about halfway to Silverton. The trip includes
the spectacular “High Line” built on a rocky ledge towering above the Animas River.
The
train is turned on the wye at picturesque Cascade Canyon, where
passengers may get off to enjoy a picnic, explore, or warm themselves
by a fire. A wonderful way to enjoy wintertime Colorado in the
mountains!
Our
83 minute DVD “Cascade Canyon Winter Train” was captured over three
sunny January days just after a fresh blanket of snow brightened the
scenery. Our videography team captured the trips onboard the train, from
trackside, plus exciting pacing scenes. We also include
behind-the-scenes views not available to the public, showing the
locomotive being serviced, dumping the fire, and turned on the historic
turntable, plus a rare look inside the modern machine shop and a tour of
the huge roundhouse and museum.
