Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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10 жыл бұрын

Half hour Great Scenic Railway Journeys Public Television documentary hosted by David Holt and produced and directed by Robert Van Camp. If you are interested in purchasing this show or any of our programs please visit our online store at, www.gsrj.com/store

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@goberrich91 3 жыл бұрын

My grandpa and my dad both worked on the dnrg and I am full of heart that my bridges in Durango & Silverton they both mean a lot to me because I was born in Durango my grandmother was born in Silverton this train is part of my life🥰

@AJFreeman-oj4rp Ай бұрын

This is an awesome train!! I took my first ride on it over Labor Day last year and enjoyed every minute of it.

@WOLFROY47 6 жыл бұрын

brought tears to my eyes, for what has been lost, now, we can only get a little taste, when you forget what has happened in the past, and how greed is destroying our future, if you could see and understand that, the you can see why, this project is a reminder of whats important, and whats been lost

@62forged 8 жыл бұрын

I rode the Durango and Silverton back 1978 with my grandfather. Great memories.

@jeremykiahsobyk102 8 жыл бұрын

Rode this train as a child, just had the privilege of taking my wife and sons this year. Just the sound of that whistle sends chills up my spine. Love this rail.

@mikeskidmore6754 3 жыл бұрын

C.W. McCall /////

@aarons7975 5 жыл бұрын

Very Excellent video. Now that I am getting older, and more nostalgic, and life is getting shorter. I will add this to my bucket list of things to try to do in the next year or so. If one could spend a few days there just relaxing, riding the train, and doing the whole laid back 'touristy' thing I think this might be one of the best vacations I've taken. Looking forward to it, thank you for t his video.

@trainjack16 5 жыл бұрын

This railroad is one of the best in the world.

@kasterkit 9 жыл бұрын

Rode the Durango & Silverton four times now, from 1977 and the latest in 2013, it is truly one of the most scenic trips you will ever take in the U.S. Take the train up, spend the night in Silverton, and take the train back next day. Suggest staying at the Strater Hotel in Durango, the Teller House in Silverton

@christianfreedom-seeker934 5 жыл бұрын

kasterkit also super expensive. Best to take the first train into Silverton and the last train out. You might be able to do that but not 100% certain.

@bruceelder2243 8 жыл бұрын

Dang i just put a comment on the Texas Train ! Thats what i get for watching tv and you-tube videos, well anyway's i have been fortunate enough to have been a passenger on the D&S NG RR four times goeing to add to that count ! Awesome job guys,gals even though i am handicapped, a parapelegic i plan on takeing some kind of motorised scooter for when we get to Silverton as i was unable to get myself a few hundred feet before needing a bench, i totally forgot that i used a wheelchair years earlier ! That would have helped me on this trip . Thanks for getting all us history and beauty seekers on your train.

@michaelgmoore5708 4 жыл бұрын

Buying a railroad to rebuild it is s dream come true. Just win the 375 million dollar power ball!

@baritonebynight 9 жыл бұрын

I think I know my next vacation....

@geraldmorain3166 3 жыл бұрын

My mother was born here as was I, thanks. Brings back memries.

@VincesArtDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

One day I will be there. That’s my goal!

@OG-Productions Жыл бұрын

#1 train in America must ride

@mylesthomasandfriends838 3 ай бұрын

Why does my 19 year old female college friend Angelina Cardone from college who plays soccer and lacrosse know a lot about Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Deadpool, but not about The Great Scenic Railway Journeys, especially not this episode Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad?

@EdWhisenantAviation 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice editing and job well done, I subscribed. My wife Gail & I just rode on this tour round trip from Durango & Silverton, I highly recommend this experience to anyone.

@artgalaxyvibes8927 3 жыл бұрын

Lost my moms phone back in 4th grade and till this day me and my mom still laph about how fun it was with all the great memories

@WOLFROY47 6 жыл бұрын

one mans dream can be a thousand peoples pleasure, god bless you sir, you were there at the right time

@cq7415 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Nice to show the old history photos as well. Thanks for sharing.

@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear that the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad and Logging Museum owned by Mr. Allen Harper has closed permanently due to COVID-19.

@houstonrailfanproductions8191 3 жыл бұрын

I was in keystone Colorado last year. Wish to ride that railroad. On my bucket list.

@nathancorcoran5347 3 жыл бұрын

Climb on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad that runs between Durango and Silverton, Colorado.

@nathancorcoran5347 6 жыл бұрын

This was a great tourist railroad in Colorado. Along with the others in Colorado.

@Dlemonaid 9 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are going to take this journey in September. We can't wait!!!!

@lokomac8 5 жыл бұрын

Very well-done video!!!

@LuisSanchez-nt2ew 9 жыл бұрын

Extremadamente Brutallll !!!! me encanta. Voy pa' aya!!!!

@elizabethharrington9892 9 жыл бұрын

I have been th air.my son lived out th air.love it

@irineoluna84 7 жыл бұрын

I really would like to go to Durango, Colorado and see these narrow gauge steam locomotives someday because I really want to see an actual steam locomotives.

@BenjaminGib 4 жыл бұрын

This is incredible! Thank you so much for posting.

@djmpvae27091978 10 жыл бұрын

Cool vid & well done & well explained.

@jacksalvin364 6 жыл бұрын

Climb on board the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs between Durango and Silverton, Colorado.

@scooterpam 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going this weekend for Valentines Day! I’m excited. COVID-19 will probably make it not quite as good, but there will probably be more room for social distancing.

@stephensfarms7165 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@jacobhinojosa6462 4 жыл бұрын

I love Durango and Silverton Train 🚂

@trigger796 5 жыл бұрын

My first out of state vacation in Durango, we rode this train twice!

@WOLFROY47 6 жыл бұрын

its the steam, not the diesel, that keeps the history going, lose the steam, and the whole thing will fade away

@matthewlastrapes8104 5 жыл бұрын

That's right steam must stay on the tracks

@rescue270 5 жыл бұрын

Russel Mack They're converting one to burn #5 fuel oil- furnace oil to some folks- and having two custom-built diesel locomotives that resemble steam locos for use in the dry season if fire risks are severe. There are no plans to remove steam. To be honest, only about 1 of us out of 100 care at all about what kind of locomotive is pulling the train.

@pinchy08 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery this train ride offers. Trains travel at slow speeds along the mountain cliffs do to sharp turns. Being situated 400 feet above the river and mountain scenery there's no need to rush.

@Middlesbrough250 3 жыл бұрын

I long to visit this magnificent Heritage Steam Railway.

@rafiqueahmedsadhozae8085 Жыл бұрын

Great great job

@mylesthomasandfriends838 3 ай бұрын

@guusloman4357 8 жыл бұрын

we have bin there in 1996 summer,it is realy a awesome ride ,spectaculairMary and Guus Loman from the netherlands

@SleeTheSloth 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, loved it! :)

@trainjack16 6 жыл бұрын

I will ride the Durango and Silverton this summer.

@brianfalzon6739 6 жыл бұрын

wow, well done

@stringbenderful 9 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@joopvorst4624 9 жыл бұрын

great video

@zulemabarboza9369 6 жыл бұрын

Oh heck yeah

@Hornhausen 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. Very nice video.

@gmaneis 9 жыл бұрын

Curious to know when this video was actually made. It's really excellent. David and Robert did an amazing job. Thanks for posting. Brought back great memories of a once-in-a-lifetime ride.

@trooper2221 9 жыл бұрын

nice video, I must make it to Durango, Im not even that far away in Oklahoma City

@hanoj87 7 жыл бұрын

I live in Durango and rode the train 2 days ago

@Okie-Tom 6 жыл бұрын

Jonah DiGiacomo I would love to come ride the Durango to Silverton Railroad. Let me ask, does one have to have tickets ahead or can one just show up and get tickets? Is there a certain day of the week that would be less busy and less crowded trains? My father told me that my Great Uncle Tom McCarty was a steam engineer way back then. Thanks, Tom

@matthewlastrapes8104 6 жыл бұрын

Jonah DiGiacomo great is it a fun ride I have not done it yet

@albertodelbianco1202 3 жыл бұрын

I Rode the D&S at 2012

@thomasflanagan2928 3 жыл бұрын

They should have this railroad as a session in Trainz

@isaiahwilliams2642 5 жыл бұрын

The crash in Denver & Rio Grande is probably the most Botched train wreck in cinema history. The explosion goes off far too early.

@frederickwhite6416 4 жыл бұрын

I'll display my ignorance or just lack of memory. Years ago we overnighted in what I believe to be Durango. I remember walking out of the hotel and looking up a cliffside across the street as a train went by. Maybe my recollection is wrong but would anyone that knows of what I speak please shoot me down or help me out with a local. I realize that the question is moronic but it fits me. Thanks for your help. I hate when I can't smack my thoughts forward.

@lamontduplessis4617 7 жыл бұрын

great video, it's good to see a big part of our Nation's history being kept for the most part intact. Out of curiosity though, can you explain to me when and why the old Silverton Depot building of 1882!!, was TORN down?? ty and I enjoyed the video.

@christianfreedom-seeker934 5 жыл бұрын

Lamont DuPlessis No it was there when I rode it! They don't park the train at the depot anymore though, they are parked up the street. I can find out if the Silverton Depot is still there.

@JohnSmith-rr2ti 3 жыл бұрын

Hey at least there is some video proof that a coal-fired train used to run in Durango...

@djmpvae27091978 10 жыл бұрын

2-8-2

@WOLFROY47 6 жыл бұрын

when you do a lot of work with machines, they talk to you ? you can hear, when something is going wrong, and fix it, before, it breaks

@MrSilverballmania 5 жыл бұрын

Bucket list someday ??????????????????????

@TheOneTrueDragonKing 9 жыл бұрын

Life is so fast these day that even being alive is stressful; so it's worth to spend some time away from all that, returning to a slower, gentler past that wasn't as stressful, taking it slow and steady, guided by the rails of history and travelling into the past on a steel-forged chariot pulled by a massive; powerful, fire-belching, steam snorting, regal-looking, and occasionally man-eating Dragon known around the world as the steam locomotive. May the Durango and Silverton always treat those proud Dragons with the proper respect. For if they fail to do so... It is not in a Dragon's nature to be forgiving. And if you are rough with them... they will eat you for lunch. Many an engine crew lost their lives due to disrespecting these Dragons. If you value yours... do not make their mistakes. Otherwise; you will be devoured too, and added to the death toll like so many before you.

@nssteampunk4865 9 жыл бұрын

1 dislike came from steam hater CSX

@smeagolplaysgames4517 9 жыл бұрын

*Applauds*

@smeagolplaysgames4517 9 жыл бұрын

Erich Diebold Probably from Cockroach

@nssteampunk4865 9 жыл бұрын

SmeagolPlaysMC Cockroach don't even care about rail travel

@nssteampunk4865 9 жыл бұрын

SmeagolPlaysMC Thank you thank you very much you are a wonderful audience!

@1chuck96 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video !!! But I constantly worry about about short line / light Steam trains running on 75-90 lb. rails. Depends on the Iron and steel posed upon it right? Scary stuff if you ask me.

@mylesthomasandfriends838 3 ай бұрын

@jamesbelcher8509 7 ай бұрын

Durango and Silverton 486 15:24 [train whistle]

@mylesthomasandfriends838 3 ай бұрын

@WOLFROY47 6 жыл бұрын

in the past people took a pride in their work, no matter how humble, and did the best they could to give the customer something that would last, something that was repairable, now, its all, throw away products, and throw away people. the people doing this job can be proud of what their doing, without them, it would have been just another disney fad, high prices but no value, not for the customers. or the workers

@rileysanesh5203 5 ай бұрын

Well I know where 473 was in the video it’s in the roundhouse put away

@mylesthomasandfriends838 3 ай бұрын

@christianfreedom-seeker934 5 жыл бұрын

I hope the new owner remains firm in NOT using "modes other than steam" because once you park those steamers for good, the tourists will stop coming.

@rescue270 5 жыл бұрын

Anonymous Libertarian Mr. Harper has owned the line for over a decade, so he is not really a "new" owner anymore. He is about as firm as one can be in regard to preserving steam power on his line. He wants it to be so authentic that he has steadfastly focused on keeping all the locos coal-fired. He has had to placate the local residents by using diesel-hydraulic switchers and taking measures to minimize the fly ash from engines under steam overnight. Lately, his line has been the focus of a civil suit regarding the 416 fire that many say was started by coal cinders from one of the locomotives. He is taking further measures by converting one engine to burn furnace oil instead of coal, and adding two custom-built diesel locos made to resemble steam locos for use when fire danger is severe. Honestly, they could stick big turbodiesel engines in the tenders of all those old steamers and run them without steam and only the very few steam nuts like us would even notice. Most people are there for scenery the trip offers- not so much the historical experience. I would hate to see it happen, but I don't think ridership would suffer if they did away with steam. It might even improve, since lots of people don't like that noisy, dirty thing that I love pulling the train.

@tower5128 3 жыл бұрын

what is the into song

@zebrashark23 3 жыл бұрын

26:50 Not anymore. Too bad.

@WOLFROY47 6 жыл бұрын

you could have used box car willies music

@farmerdave7965 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait until drumpf gives us coal powered automobiles.

@rond361 6 жыл бұрын

We already have them, they are called plugin electric vehicles.

@bobbieolsen7264 2 жыл бұрын

Well, as it turned out, Trump GAVE lovers of America… Respect; it’s sad to see Ole sundowners Joe’s gonna TAKE all of that and return shame and Corruption to the Country, but you know, Marxist never loved our country anyway! Trump hurt these anti American’s feelers, sooo now everyone’s gonna pay! Their gonna turn America into a shithole for everyone except their esoteric Elites