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Colorado Travel Planning Guides : All Aboard : Train Schedule

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Presidential Class $159.00 Per Person
Nomad and Cinco Animas Cars || Age 21 and over. The Victorian splendor of a bygone era awaits you onboard two of the most legendary and historic private cars to ever grace the narrow gauge rails. The Nomad and Cinco Animas both offer two distinctively appointed seating areas, plus the Nomad also features a stateroom for four. A large outdoor viewing platform is exclusively available to those who choose this class.

First Class $139.00 Per Person
Silver Vista || Age 16 and over. The only narrow gauge glass-roofed observation car, Silver Vista, offers unparalleled overhead views of the soaring canyon walls. Passengers will enjoy oversized seats that offer the most legroom of any car on the line. A private outdoor viewing platform is also exclusive to this class. Note, this is an open-air car, so please dress for possible changing weather.
Alamosa Parlor Car || Age 21 and over. Built in 1881, the renowned Alamosa Parlor Car features table and chair lounge-style seating. An exclusive outdoor viewing platform is available to this car's 24 passengers.

Premium Class $99.00 Per Person
Rio Grande || Age 12 and over. Relax in a roomier, adult atmosphere aboard this open-air observation gondola. This class features comfortable and larger overstuffed seats with more expansive viewing windows. Passengers receive a complimentary souvenir mug to fill in the concession car.

NEW! San Juan Coach || Age 12 and over. Inaugural service scheduled to begin Summer 2008. Travel in comfort and style aboard a reconfigured version of the famous "San Juan." This distinctive closed-vestibuled coach from 1887 features roomy, reversible, overstuffed seating in a wide three-across arrangement. Passengers receive a complimentary souvenir mug to fill in the concession car.

Standard Class Adult $75.00 || Child $45 (For all ages - no charge for children 3 years and under if not occupying a seat).
Choose between vintage coach seating or open-air gondolas. Seat width in standard class is equal to the industry standard of an economy class plane seat. Extra space seating is available for an additional charge. Please talk to your reservation agent regarding these options.

Motor Coach/Train Combo || Enjoy one leg of your Silverton journey onboard a D&SNG motor coach as you travel along 52 miles of the San Juan Scenic Byway. This option offers you a different perspective of the majestic mountains and reduces your travel time by up to two hours. Limited seating - book early! Add a motor coach transfer to your Presidential or First-Class excursion at no additional charge. Additional charges apply to Premium and Standard-Class excursions.

Combo Trips
For the ultimate adventure, choose our First Class or Presidential Class Combo package and experience two of our first-class cars in the same day. You may add a Premium Motorcoach transfer to any of our premium options at no additional charge.

Premium-Class Combo
$159 Per Person - Must be at least 21 years of age

Presidential Class Combo
$169.00 Per Person - Must be at least 21 years of age

Summer Schedule

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CONTENTS
EVENTS CALENDAR
TRAIN SCHEDULE Trip Descriptions & Pricing
DURANGO - There is lots to do in this bustling town
SILVERTON Explore this mountain community
FEATURES
LOCOMOTIVE 315 STEAMS AGAIN
SAN JUAN CAR
NOMAD PRESIDENTIAL CAR
BIRTH OF A LEGENDARY TRAIN
MY WISE OLD WOMAN OF THE WEST
VOLUNTEER RAILROADERS
TRACK PROFILES
MESA VERDE
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
ALAMOSA
PAGOSA SPRINGS
OURAY
TELLURIDE
MAPS
DURANGO
SILVERTON
DATES
DEPARTS DURANGO
ARRIVES SILVERTON
DEPARTS SILVERTON
ARRIVES DURANGO
May 3 - May 11
8:15 am (Daily)
11:45 AM
2:00 PM
5:30 PM
May 12 - June 1
8:15 am (Daily)
11:45 AM
2:00 PM
5:30 PM

9:00 am (Daily)
12:30 PM
2:45 PM
6:15 PM
June 2 - Aug 13
8:15 am (Daily)
11:45 AM
2:00 PM
5:30 PM

9:00 am (Daily)
12:30 PM
2:45 PM
6:15 PM

9:45 am (Daily)
1:15 PM
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
Aug 14 - Oct 18
8:15 am (Daily)
11:45 AM
2:00 PM
5:30 PM

9:00 am (Daily)
12:30 PM
2:45 PM
6:15 PM
Oct 19 - Nov 1
8:15 am (Daily)
11:45 AM
2:00 PM
5:30 PM


Winter Schedule


Cascade Canyon Winter Train
Adult $49.00 || Child $29.00
Ride the steam train 52 miles round trip though the backcountry winter wonderland of the San Juan Mountains. Choose from vintage coach or Parlor car seating.


March ~ May 2, 2008 10:00 am (Daily) 12:05 pm 1:00 pm 3:05 pm

November 2008 ~May 2009 (Please Call or Visit our Web site for schedule)


General Information


Premium Motorcoach/Train Combination

Enjoy one leg of your Silverton journey onboard a D&SNGRR motorcoach as you travel along 52 miles of the San Juan Scenic Byway. This option offers you a different perspective of the majestic mountains and reduces your travel time by up to two hours. Limited seating - book early!

Overnight Option
Stay in historic Silverton and use the return portion of your round-trip ticket for another day.

Hiking
Explore the Colorado Rockies by getting off and back on the train at one of the scheduled flag stops deep in the heart of the San Juan National Forest.

Museums
Learn about the railroad's colorful history by visiting the D&SNGRR Museum in the Durango rail yard, (open year-round except early November), or the Silverton Freight Yard Museum from May ~ October. Admission to both museums included in the price of train tickets.

Gift Shops
The Durango depot gift shops offer a wide array of unique gift items, apparel, beverages, and snacks. Visit our Web site for online shopping options.

Parking
The railroad parking lot is located next to the rail yard at the corner of U.S. Hwy 550 and College Dr. There is a fee for parking.

Preparing for the Ride
Because of the changing mountain climate and the increase in elevation from Durango to Silverton, we strongly encourage you to dress in layers of clothing. Sunglasses are highly recommended to protect eyes from possible cinders in the air. Safety glasses are available for purchase in the gift shops, onboard the train, and at the ticket window. Passengers assume all risk of personal injury or damage to clothing and property while onboard. No smoking allowed onboard the D&SNGRR. No animals allowed, with the exception of certified guide dogs. D&SNGRR will not be held liable for any schedule delays, whatever the cause.

Reservations
For best availability on any excursion, please make your reservations early! Tickets will be mailed to passengers making reservations at least two weeks prior to trip. If less than two weeks, express delivery is available for an additional fee, or tickets will be held at will-call window. Will-call tickets are to be picked up the evening prior to train trip. Tickets not picked up the evening prior to departure will be released to waiting passengers.

Cancellation fee: $14 per adult/$7 per child. No refund within 48 hours of train trip. Change fee: $6.00 per seat. Fares and schedule subject to change. Call (970) 247-2733 or 888-TRAIN-07.

For more detailed information please call 866-468-7630 or visit our website at www.durangotrain.com.


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