The Day After Christmas - Winter Steam on the Durango and Silverton

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  • Опубліковано 1 січ 2015
  • Now available on DVD and Blu-ray: "Winter on the Narrow Gauge" To order, please visit my website at: www.steamtrainvideos.com/order...
    Lettered for the 'Polar Express,' D&RGW 2-8-2 #482 leads the Cascade Canyon Winter Train on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. #482 passes through a real life winter wonderland on the day after Christmas, as fresh snow coats the ground in the Animas River valley.
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    December 26, 2014
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  • @Steamtrainvideos
    @Steamtrainvideos  9 років тому +5

    Now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Please visit steamtrainvideos.com/order2.html#ngwinter to order.

  • @31Alden
    @31Alden 4 роки тому +18

    My husband and I took the Durango-Silverton train on our 5th wedding anniversary on a warm summer’s day in July 1989. Colorado’s beauty, coupled by the sound of the steam engine powering through the canyon is even more spectacular in winter as this video readily attests.

  • @graemebdh2172
    @graemebdh2172 4 роки тому +8

    I’m an Aussie who rode this marvellous train in 2009. This video is brilliant and brings back marvellous memories.

  • @community1949
    @community1949 2 роки тому +3

    So wonderful with the beautiful landscape and snow and it's like a dream because I have never, ever ridden on a train in my life.

  • @connorcincinnati
    @connorcincinnati 4 роки тому +2

    To think that there were thousands of those trains across America working everyday. Blocking intersections and belching smoke and coal dust. They were part of life and only now do we notice the incredible beauty and awe inspiring power they had. So few remain

  • @robertlafnear4865
    @robertlafnear4865 5 років тому +16

    Everybody that LOVES Trains should ride this train.. ......period.... I did and it is still burned into my memories like it was yesterday.

  • @mikegross6107
    @mikegross6107 5 років тому +6

    It never ceases to amaze me how those two narrow slivers of steel can hold thousands of pounds of train on the straight and narrow path (at least one HOPES they can)! Talk about faith, there is a good example.

  • @allansunderland6944
    @allansunderland6944 5 років тому +1

    Thankyou James,for that wonderful Christmas gift!!! I'm a 66 year old boy from Oz (Australia) who loves getting a trainset for Christmas. I've only ridden that train once in summer,20 yrs ago, but boy, what a ride it is.I treasure that memory.Winter sure is magic!

  • @denisej4813
    @denisej4813 4 роки тому +16

    Beautiful. I particularly love the "Coming Round the Mountain" sections!

  • @calideeholmes6822
    @calideeholmes6822 4 роки тому +11

    ❤Absolutely beautiful! i miss hearing these when i was a child😢 thanks for the memories😉👍

  • @danield2689
    @danield2689 4 роки тому +15

    You can feel the locomotive breath giving its best. You can not love it! Merry Christmas! 2019

  • @paulziolo9241
    @paulziolo9241 4 роки тому

    Absolutely splendid video. A steam train passing through God’s country! What a wonderful way to end my day!

  • @sandyhorton3665
    @sandyhorton3665 4 роки тому +1

    This reminds me of my Grandfather’s house at 467 Linwood Avenue in Buffalo NY the top floor he dedicated to his original West German Train Set. This room as I remember as a very very little girl as the stairs were creaking and cracking as you take each step and when I opened the door to this room as my Dearest GrandMother escorted me. All of the entire town right down to every aspect of detail I was in AWE and to this day it was the most wonderful excellent magical room and I vowed to pay very very close attention to every possible minute detail. God bless you always dearest GrandFather Dr. Leon H.Smith. RIP AHMEN

  • @B50Stevie
    @B50Stevie 4 роки тому +5

    Fantastic, I would just love to travel on that train with all those gorgeous winter views, just beautiful 🇬🇧👍

  • @michaelmurphy5029
    @michaelmurphy5029 8 років тому +26

    That is so awesome! What a powerful little engine, and after seeing this will have to come an visit one day!

  • @beverlysmith6539
    @beverlysmith6539 6 місяців тому

    The scenic views are exhilarating ❤❤❤❤ the train is an exordinary work of art!

  • @janlipley2588
    @janlipley2588 4 роки тому +2

    Yes, I remember..... It think I can, I think I can..... I know I can, I know I can. It's beautiful, crisp and clean, and outstanding photography!

  • @willycat7445
    @willycat7445 4 роки тому +36

    Oh This is amazing and gorgeous. I love trains....especially these old steam trains. Thank you for an awesome video.

    • @anamariadelacruzmojica1901
      @anamariadelacruzmojica1901 3 роки тому

      U un uh uh Univision uno uno l

    • @vincentfontana7915
      @vincentfontana7915 3 роки тому

      I've ridden the Durango and Silverton as well a good 20 + steam lines this one is the best. I don't beleave there is a bad steam line but the D&S is my personal favorite lots of rail action and mining history. Silverton is a historic mining town in the old west. I live in Southern Michigan cattle country but I do have the Little River railroad Pere Marquette 1225 and the huckleberry railroad narrow gauge all are very cool to check out and ride.

  • @tedcartwright3183
    @tedcartwright3183 9 років тому +10

    Excellent !! Love the giant plumes. Seems like quite a big consist for that little engine, but he knew he could.
    Really great locations.

  • @charruasb7636
    @charruasb7636 4 роки тому

    AMAZING !!!! NOTHING LIKE OLD FASHION,AND THE VIEW AT THE MOUNTAIN ,WITH THE SNOW!!!! THE WILD NATURE!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARE!!!!!

  • @struck2soon
    @struck2soon 9 років тому +41

    Superb! Must have been a pleasure to watch. Lucky with the weather too...

  • @71superbee39
    @71superbee39 4 роки тому +12

    How well I remember the San Juan Mountains as we headed toward Silverton ... RIP Hank..

  • @trainsupporter9088
    @trainsupporter9088 5 років тому +18

    What an awesome video! Thanks you! Maybe someday I can ride this train!

  • @jaskomuzykant8718
    @jaskomuzykant8718 4 роки тому

    najlepsze wideo trakcji parowej jakiego od dawna już nie oglądałem. Brawo !

  • @ronniescott5179
    @ronniescott5179 6 років тому +22

    Great video showing a fairy tale scene with impressive scenery.

  • @DaniellaMakingLearningArt
    @DaniellaMakingLearningArt 4 роки тому +9

    *Sigh*....oh, so beautiful. This is a most magnificent and oh, so beautiful train, and video footage made. Wow! Love the smoke coming out. So glad many cool people are out there.

  • @denassdidu
    @denassdidu 7 років тому +7

    Great Video. It brings back many memories of hoping off at the Weminuch area. Thank you

  • @susanclark6987
    @susanclark6987 4 роки тому

    I can't believe that is the same train in the late sixties we were on during a western vacation ... my father love this more than anything! I will get those pictures out to reminisce we took such wonderful pictures on that beautiful trip through Durango and the mountains he would have loved this video! Thank you so much

  • @JCMoral-wc4fm
    @JCMoral-wc4fm 5 років тому +2

    I envy the Engine driver he must have been feeling nice warm and cozy during this part of the year. In his canin . Awesome shots . Thanks for uploading.

  • @cprtrain
    @cprtrain 7 років тому +49

    Outstanding. Incredible scenes in the snow.

  • @charlesdell2864
    @charlesdell2864 8 років тому +45

    Great video, and the shot and scenery at 4:28 was the best I think I ever saw.

    • @maxwilson7001
      @maxwilson7001 3 роки тому

      It was really good. That is a beautiful location.

  • @FrankELembo
    @FrankELembo 5 років тому +1

    Can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this video, simply grand ! Thanks for posting.

  • @oomfh
    @oomfh 4 роки тому

    Parents had a summer home in Creede, CO. Have ridden this train a few times with kids and grand kids. Very scenic trip along the Animas River. Silverton is a fun town with some great hole in the wall restaurants. All well worth with the price.

  • @wallacetosh2839
    @wallacetosh2839 5 років тому +7

    That is just wonderful! I'm going to save up and get there some day. From a train mad Scotsman!xxx.

  • @drmckee
    @drmckee 5 років тому +203

    That engine is saying, "I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN". You can hear it so clearly. Nice video. Beautiful scenery.

    • @rajatnegi07
      @rajatnegi07 4 роки тому +2

      Chuk chuk chuk chuk......😂🤣

    • @PJMKumar
      @PJMKumar 4 роки тому

      Positive thinking. Good

    • @HWR71
      @HWR71 4 роки тому +3

      In Germany it says: "Ach hilf mir doch - Ach hilf mir doch..." (please help me...) ;-)

    • @biblebeliever4570
      @biblebeliever4570 4 роки тому +4

      I said the same thing, then I read the comments. You just confirmed it.

    • @perilousjack1964
      @perilousjack1964 4 роки тому +1

      Haha love it.!!!!

  • @janettavculek9308
    @janettavculek9308 4 роки тому

    I rode this train back in 1978, I was young, such a thrill. What great memories I will always have of that day.

  • @marybeach3726
    @marybeach3726 3 роки тому

    Stuck at home in Florida. 103 degrees!! Love 💕 this video

  • @JackAdamsAkaJohn
    @JackAdamsAkaJohn 6 років тому +24

    Fantastic video! The very essence of the Polar Express!

  • @2to-tango
    @2to-tango 4 роки тому +12

    Trains are magical. I love trains!

  • @gillyjames9609
    @gillyjames9609 5 років тому +1

    isn't that train whistle the best EVER!? xx I wish I lived near that railroad track!

  • @diddlebug7241
    @diddlebug7241 5 років тому +2

    This reminds me of when I rode with the crew at the Texas State Railroad many times; many wonderful memories were made while in the cab and was very educational too.

  • @YoshioOhkawa
    @YoshioOhkawa 5 років тому +5

    Thank you, incredible steam train in the snow!

  • @juliomoraes8165
    @juliomoraes8165 9 років тому +47

    Very beautiful footage in a specially attractive day.

  • @Rajnoma
    @Rajnoma 5 років тому +2

    This is great to see! I love the old trains; they were the best, really! They had heart and soul!

  • @JoeIsCrazyWillman
    @JoeIsCrazyWillman 5 років тому

    Absolutely gorgeous. Shots like these are exactly why this is number one on my bucket list of railroads to ride.

  • @BT-dh1jb
    @BT-dh1jb 6 років тому +9

    Terrific footage! Very impressive train and shots from great locations.

  • @jeannevaleur562
    @jeannevaleur562 4 роки тому +37

    Magical I love these steamtrains! My father loved them all his life and this one in particular touched my soul for my father has passed away several years now but I have been sick lately and when I opened my yourube this was there and I cried💕🚂because it's as though he's letting me know he's watching over me❤❤ So everytime I think of my father and a train or steamtrain shows up, I know in my heart it is Dad🚂❤💚❤🚂💚
    Thank you for the beautiful video
    Blessings 💗💗

    • @hlainezan7969
      @hlainezan7969 4 роки тому +3

      Jeanne Valeur He will be with you as long as you remember :)

    • @stevenpitts6665
      @stevenpitts6665 4 роки тому +3

      Jeanne Valeur. I got the love of all forms of steam power from my farther too, and I can remember steam running most trains on the railway close to where we lived.
      All those traction engine rally’s we were ‘dragged’ to in the 1960s as a family, but we thoroughly enjoyed them when we were there!

  • @roberttrout3588
    @roberttrout3588 3 роки тому

    2016 my son Cody and I made this a part of our 5700 mile road trip. Definitely one of the highlights. The trip up to Silverton is a uphill pull with the engine working hard, so expect coal smoke and lots of it. It is worth it though, when you arrive in the gem of Silverton, with so much to wander and see. Have lunch and relax into another world, cares slip away for a brief. We chose a parlor car, if I remember correctly, with a host and our own table, refreshments and souvenirs included in the price. Bucket list item joyfully checked off. Recommend this to anyone wanting to make a special memory.

  • @ducter2001
    @ducter2001 5 років тому +1

    WoW what a powerful Loco -that its able to pull all those carriages. Great cinematography - joy to watch...

  • @nancyhaun
    @nancyhaun 5 років тому +9

    This was wonderful! Thank you!

  • @ggsumner1947
    @ggsumner1947 8 років тому +6

    Fantastic, quality footage. Good job!

  • @bojinglesortina
    @bojinglesortina 3 роки тому

    Beautiful, just beautiful....thanks for sharing.

  • @tylerg7567
    @tylerg7567 5 років тому +1

    Without any doubt, the most beautiful video of steam railroading I have ever seen!
    I must ride this train someday!

  • @CaseyJones16239
    @CaseyJones16239 8 років тому +4

    Beautiful video and sound. Love the part where the train hugs the cliff above the Animas River Valley.

  • @briankeith5437
    @briankeith5437 5 років тому +13

    Great video especially with the snow

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful. I love that steam locomotive horn. I love trains. That is a lonesome whistle that just soothes my soul. Thank guys.

  • @starshipgus8578
    @starshipgus8578 Рік тому

    Awesome,just awesome,what a perspective,from the outside!the whistle,the heavy engine breathing. I’m sharing this video with my friends in Europe,they got trains,but not like this….

  • @GeDoBa
    @GeDoBa 5 років тому +7

    Unreal, beautiful! Trank You for this Xmas gift!

  • @billbye2427
    @billbye2427 5 років тому +22

    Loved hearing it talk; "think i can , think i can, think i can" and whoosh get rid of the watered steam , and i did it ! At seventy six years of age some things you never forget! and the steam locomotives did talk. diesels they just hum.

    • @austrorus
      @austrorus 5 років тому +1

      Bill, YES I can ,yes I can, yes I can!!!!!!!! despite my age i still can!!!!

    • @manichairdo6346
      @manichairdo6346 5 років тому +1

      Ahaaaaa. Instantly on reading your comment, I heard those words, too.

  • @mikestrange6969
    @mikestrange6969 5 років тому +1

    What a magnificent sight! Well done to the team who keep this splendid example of engineering running.

  • @agwbcfjc2
    @agwbcfjc2 4 роки тому +2

    I love this video so much I could cry. Beautiful old steam locomotive and coaches...in snow. What could be better?

  • @brianfalzon6739
    @brianfalzon6739 9 років тому +30

    That whistle on 482 is actually an original D&RGW 5 Chime which sounds awesome!

  • @KenBrownekb71000duke
    @KenBrownekb71000duke 5 років тому +4

    What a beautiful winter wonderland scenic railway! What else can you say but just be captivated by it all. Also 12 on the hook is a big ask, even for this tough little loco, but she handles it so well, brilliant footage, so thanks from Ken in Scotland, UK and best wishes for Christmas! K

  • @huuthong1015
    @huuthong1015 4 роки тому

    Beautiful scenes of a moving long train which powered by a steam engine in a highland. Many thanks to the film making team so much

  • @robertocorradi7571
    @robertocorradi7571 5 років тому +2

    Amazing . . . Engine , scenery absolutely breathtaking . Thank you for such beautifully shot footage.

  • @ChewbySpirit
    @ChewbySpirit 5 років тому +3

    Great movie and stunning scenes in snow ! Greetings from France.

  • @matsumoto9649
    @matsumoto9649 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful! Beautiful! Just beautiful!!!

  • @davidshaw9806
    @davidshaw9806 5 років тому +1

    Wow what a stunning video! Perfect picture postcard images of a lovely railway.
    Perfect sound as well.
    Thank you so much for sharing that. Going to play it through my hi fi later. David.

  • @victorblagovisniy3116
    @victorblagovisniy3116 4 роки тому

    Дякую! Переглянувши відео, я поринув у вельми зворушливі спогади далекого дитинства. Щиро дякую!

  • @chrisogden5557
    @chrisogden5557 7 років тому +6

    love the steam trains, Thanks for the video.

  • @GoonOnFire
    @GoonOnFire 5 років тому +4

    As a little boy I'd always craft christmas tree layouts with my Lionel's. I'd take those cheap dollar store snow sheets and put little wooden blocks underneath of the snow to make hills and valleys. I'd always envisioned a snowy landscape in my head, but back in that day there was no real access to videos like this, perhaps pictures.
    Seeing this sends me reeling. I feel like I am in the 90's setting up that tree all over again. Anyway, brilliant footage. Hard to take in how gorgeous our world is sometimes.

    • @carolhartwell9245
      @carolhartwell9245 5 років тому

      search online for videos of model train layouts

    • @hoser125
      @hoser125 5 років тому

      Music

    • @hoser125
      @hoser125 5 років тому

      Things that never die

  • @ih1955
    @ih1955 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful scenery and great filming. A joy to watch. Thanks for uploading.

  • @raystarky3896
    @raystarky3896 2 роки тому

    Beautiful run! I loved it! and i loved the train and the "CASCADE RUN" (looks like where part of the video was taken) UP the mountain after we left Durango train station ( i believe it was Sept 11 2021) it is a GREAT run up the mountain! and then back down the mountain. Once you get up the mountain it is absolutely beautiful up there. Makes you want to camp or live up there. bring your camera and video. Very memorable! FUN! LOTS OF FUN. i would diffinitely do it again and again; LOVE THE SOUND OF THE STEAM ENGINE TRAIN! AWESOME! AND THE HORN! it is unmatched by any horns

  • @MrLessgov
    @MrLessgov 4 роки тому +5

    i like the video at 5 minutes 10 seconds you get a real nice horizontal blast of steam.awesome video. one of the better steamer videos i ve seen

  • @cynthiagonzales9131
    @cynthiagonzales9131 4 роки тому +4

    It's beautiful around Durango. My Aunts ex is from Alamosa.
    When little my mom and I rode Santa Fe train from Kansas City to Wellington, ks.
    Sound like Popcorn popcorn lol

  • @peteranninos2516
    @peteranninos2516 5 років тому

    Beautiful video, well shot! I love the stack talking and winter scenery. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @brucesharpe1079
    @brucesharpe1079 6 років тому +2

    Trains in the snow can't beat it good views of mountains and forests it looks fantastic ( thanks)

  • @scotth4760
    @scotth4760 6 років тому +4

    Rode it this past summer but winter scenes have such unique beauty

  • @MsSpiffer1
    @MsSpiffer1 5 років тому +4

    Breathtakingly Beautiful!
    (Thank you for not having voice overs or annoying music)

    • @square-dealsam9102
      @square-dealsam9102 4 роки тому

      Exactly this. Adding ANYTHING would have been subtracting.

  • @jimihendrix1575
    @jimihendrix1575 5 років тому

    I used to live south of there in Albuquerque. Never knew that RR was even there. Now I'm in the midwest. But I WILL go back and ride that train when I retire. Merry Christmas!

  • @1JUSTGOTLUCKY1
    @1JUSTGOTLUCKY1 5 років тому

    What a fantastic video!! Steam and snow...unbeatable!! Thank you for this post!

  • @frankwinter3895
    @frankwinter3895 4 роки тому +4

    We rode on the train in September and it was worth the trip.

    • @swordoff7
      @swordoff7 4 роки тому

      Frank Winter,
      Which State and area were you when you rode the train.

    • @frankwinter3895
      @frankwinter3895 4 роки тому

      Colorado. Durango-silverton

    • @amreenshama2069
      @amreenshama2069 4 роки тому

      @@swordoff7gggggğgģgg ggggygggggggggg

  • @krasnaysakura
    @krasnaysakura 3 роки тому +3

    Напоминает далёкое милое детство. Гудок рвёт сердце...

  • @CosmicStargoat
    @CosmicStargoat 4 роки тому

    Great video. I've been on this train from Durango to Silverton and it is a trip to remember. I live in Colorado and love it here.

  • @evamalo2549
    @evamalo2549 4 роки тому

    Wowww it’s so beautiful and amazing video .....i love this train steam👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @photoallan
    @photoallan 9 років тому +90

    I've lost count how many times I've ridden the Durango & Silverton NG RR. it's over 10 times. The first 2 were when it still belonged to the Denver & Rio Grade Western RR. If your hair stands up on the back of your neck like mine when you hear a Steam Locomotives mournful sound of its whistle then this train ride is well worth the round trip to Durango & Silverton and back‼️🚂🚂🚂🚂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @sonny0888
      @sonny0888 7 років тому +6

      Allan Muller When you grow up there and hear that whistle 30 times a day, trust me, the excitement wears off. Could'nt imagine a better place to grow up though.

    • @Lore-wv5mt
      @Lore-wv5mt 6 років тому +3

      Allan Muller what are the dates it open??

    • @TriniChiniese
      @TriniChiniese 6 років тому +3

      hello question, are people allowed to go from car to car on train rides . and if so is permission need to . if one needed to meet or see someone in the next car.

    • @robc.5745
      @robc.5745 6 років тому +4

      I want to go there some day,My brother has been on it and says it's great.

    • @RyanHammond
      @RyanHammond 6 років тому +4

      Yes, you can go from car to car. No permission is needed.

  • @SunriseKingBiBi-FreeKaka
    @SunriseKingBiBi-FreeKaka 6 років тому +10

    Wowww... truly AMAZING view and sound!!! THX!

  • @magbluetwo4409
    @magbluetwo4409 5 років тому +1

    This was a great video. Loved the while blowing, and the train puffing uphill.

  • @davidlasanen7690
    @davidlasanen7690 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the awesome video!!!!!!!!!
    My father was an engineer with the New York Central that later became the Penn Central RR

  • @1HarryH
    @1HarryH 4 роки тому +6

    Excellent presentation 💖 thank you
    I wish everyone Happy New Year 2020 🌟

  • @davidblowe9096
    @davidblowe9096 9 років тому +143

    Absolutely the best video I have ever seen on youtube, that is better quality than movie or TV production. AND it has a steam train to boot.
    Great work.

    • @anonymike8280
      @anonymike8280 5 років тому +2

      Those are light cars. Not like they were full of coal. Or pig iron.

    • @valiantval6539
      @valiantval6539 4 роки тому +1

      David B Lowe you beat me to it on your comments , all you said is true !

    • @sgtmomOK
      @sgtmomOK 4 роки тому +2

      @@derekthompson3907 Derek, you sound like a reeeeaaaal attractive guy.....

    • @The_SmorgMan
      @The_SmorgMan 4 роки тому +2

      Derek Thompson someone’s pretty bitter, I doubt that one of the last of a handful of trains is a factor at all. Especially when most of that smoke is just water vapor

    • @warrengloriamaass4996
      @warrengloriamaass4996 4 роки тому +1

      Derek
      I

  • @ginnymiller2448
    @ginnymiller2448 5 років тому

    What a gorgeous video. I am speechless. This is the stuff dreams are made of.

  • @liberte5847
    @liberte5847 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding steam engineering! Merci beaucoup from Paris France and a happy NEW! Emmanuel

  • @yaelrar.4460
    @yaelrar.4460 4 роки тому +29

    Those gates should go down alot sooner for safety! But these old trains are such beauties!!

  • @quantumuniverse11
    @quantumuniverse11 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful! Wow, it's pulling 12 cars!

  • @manthasagittarius1
    @manthasagittarius1 5 років тому

    What stunning mountain landscapes, makes me want to get out the charcoal and graphite for a drawing session. The hard clean engine outline and the plume of smoke among all those feathery trees and sheared off rock cuts. Perfect beauty.

  • @andreasmoller6874
    @andreasmoller6874 5 років тому +2

    Eines der schönsten Wintervideos die ich gesehen habe!
    Danke für die Aufnahmen!

  • @florianchurch
    @florianchurch 7 років тому +9

    Wonderful - thanx for positing. Happy New Year 2019 !!!

  • @cainerama
    @cainerama 4 роки тому +5

    SO AWESOME ran along side of many over the years of running the mountains AMEN

  • @kpkndusa
    @kpkndusa 5 років тому

    Excellent! no annoying back ground music or endless over detailed narration. The cuffing and whistle are music itself.