Historic Durango & Silverton Railroad | Steam Locomotive Train Ride down the Animas Canyon

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

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  • @waikarimoana
    @waikarimoana 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome train rid to great part of the country Steve, beautiful view and sceneries, thanks and greetings from NZ, Tony

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Tony, it was a blast! This is a train ride worth doing over and over again! Such a beautiful ride on a piece of history. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @stigfloberghagenphotography
    @stigfloberghagenphotography 29 днів тому +1

    Seems like a great ride and nice views 👍🙂

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  29 днів тому

      Thanks! This is a wonderful canyon and train ride for some awesome scenery. They even have a photography train that takes photography enthusiasts part way up the canyon and stops to allow for some picture taking. Pretty awesome adventure. Glad you enjoyed the views and adventure. Take care and have a wonderful day.

  • @ChristianPaulPhotography
    @ChristianPaulPhotography 2 місяці тому +1

    Choo Choo! 🚂 really fun ride! Beautiful canyon!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Christian. The ride up and down offer great views from each side of the train. Thanks for watching. Too bad I did not catch a squatch on camera. That would have been epic! Have a great day.

  • @robertremisz
    @robertremisz Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful shots and mood... Interesting film 👌

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  Місяць тому

      Thank you! This train and its route up the Animas canyon is amazing. Glad you enjoyed the scenery. Have a wonderful day.

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark 2 місяці тому +2

    Such a cool ride. Beautiful views😊

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. The return trip was even better with the views on the downhill cliffy side. Such an incredible route and scenery. Highly recommended to do this trip. Have a great day.

  • @ANDIwPHOTO
    @ANDIwPHOTO 2 місяці тому +1

    Such an incredible ride! The views from the Durango & Silverton Railroad look breathtaking, especially with that cliffside scenery. What an unforgettable experience! 🚂🌄 sub and like 25

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thank you. We have been waiting a long time to take this train ride. It certainly exceeded our expectations. The historical train, the canyon route, and the scenery were amazing. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @FollowThomas
    @FollowThomas 2 місяці тому +1

    Those views are just amazing! 👍

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks. It's definitely an amazing ride! I can't wait to go back and ride again. Hope you get to ride it too. I know you like trains. Have a great day.

  • @vs123
    @vs123 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow wow Awesome views my friend

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the views! Have a great day.

  • @brighteng7938
    @brighteng7938 2 місяці тому +1

    This is superb! I love to see the green trees, the mountain around the railway road. I am a new friend here from Indonesia

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the scenery. The route is incredibly beautiful, and you get some amazing views. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.

  • @DroningVeteran
    @DroningVeteran 2 місяці тому +1

    What a beautiful view. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. I enjoyed until the end 👍

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching, I hope you get to take this ride yourself someday! It is so worth the trip. Have a wonderful day.

  • @Court-fl8ck
    @Court-fl8ck 2 місяці тому +1

    Last time I rode on that train was 1979.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome! I'll bet it was way impressive back then. It is still pretty cool now. I'm glad we finally were able to take the ride. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @StacySalmans
    @StacySalmans 2 місяці тому +1

    Looked a bit chillier on the way back. Awesome scenery.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, it was pretty cold all day. Actually the coldest part was just before we arrived at Silverton when the snow was actively falling. This is such an awesome ride. We have waited a long time for this trip and wow did it exceed expectations. So awesome. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @VoyagesetPassions
    @VoyagesetPassions 2 місяці тому +1

    So cool, very nice tour with this old train, thanks for sharing, have a beautiful day

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much! We were glad we were able to take this historical train ride. So fun. Have a great day.

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 2 місяці тому +1

    Very interesting

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, we had a lot of fun on this trip! Have a great day.

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway 2 місяці тому +1

    Quite an amazing ride. Think I might be holding on extra tight with some of them sharp drops from the track! I'd do it for views alone!! Just awesome!!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Bruce. The views along this train route are so amazing. You get a unique view from each side of the train. Round trip on this train is the way to go. Plus in the open air coach as well. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the views. Have a wonderful day.

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp 2 місяці тому +1

    I am not much into touristy things but I love old steam engines... Good ride through beautiful country.. Great views in the canyon... Bet that was a chilly ride.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks max. This old steam engine was so cool and the canyon route was incredible. The scenery was amazing. The train will only hold the number of seats provided, so there is no chance of getting over crowded. Take care and have a great day.

  • @NaomisAdventures
    @NaomisAdventures 2 місяці тому +1

    That's really cool

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks. It was an awesome ride worth taking. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @paddle_hike
    @paddle_hike 2 місяці тому +1

    i think I saw Jesse James riding next to you hahaha. What a view... Awesome view down below with the river etc... Cool Tchoo-Tchoo ride :) Take care

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Alex. It was a historical ride, so you are probably right about Jesse James being there somewhere too! Haha. Glad you enjoyed the views. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @JenniferLupine
    @JenniferLupine 2 місяці тому +1

    Chilly, but amazing train ride! Love seeing the fresh snow on the mountains and looking down on the river. Fun to see elk and other wildlife - I bet there are super nice hiking trails there! ⛄⛄🚂🚂

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Jennifer. This is such an awesome ride. The views are amazing. It is great to ride on the historic train with the steam locomotive too. Awesome historical experience. I guess you can ride the train up and section hike the Colorado trail back if you had a week to spend on the trail. I may look into doing this someday. Take care and have a great day.

    • @JenniferLupine
      @JenniferLupine 2 місяці тому +1

      @ I would totally do that hike- awesome!!

  • @ScottAHatfieldJr
    @ScottAHatfieldJr 2 місяці тому +1

    That looks like such a fun thing to do! Beautiful views!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! This train ride is a must do if you get the chance. Take the round trip in the open train car for the best experience. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @HereToCheers
    @HereToCheers 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow those are some amazing views from the train! thanks for bringing us along!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the views! The scenery was amazing on this trip. I highly recommend the roundtrip route in the open air train car. So worth it. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @JimHayesHiking
    @JimHayesHiking 2 місяці тому +1

    It's been many years since last I was on a steam locomotive but I do remember how much fun it was. Man that cliffs edge looking down in the canyon at the river was awesome! Nice video Steve!

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Jim. This is a great train ride. It is cool to have the original steam engines and train cars for the ride too. The views are great both up and down canyon. Roundtrip in the open air car is the way to go. So worth it. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @MinuteontheMountain
    @MinuteontheMountain 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm all caught up. Incredible views, Steve. I hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. The round trip ride is the way to go to get the full views on both sides of the train. It was an all day event but we were happy that we could finally ride this train. We had a great Thanksgiving. Hope you did too. Take care.

  • @tangenttrails
    @tangenttrails 2 місяці тому +1

    Great work capturing the beauty of the Animas River canyon. Would you do it again? No matter how many times I ridden, it has never gotten mundane. And just think, the Denver & Rio Grande RR tried many a time to file for abandonment before it was finally sold and saved.✌️

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. Oh yeah, I'd go again for sure. I'd like to go during the other seasons of the year as well. maybe even do part of the CO Trail as part of it too. I'm glad the train is still running today. It is amazing. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

  • @HappyPlaceCamping
    @HappyPlaceCamping 2 місяці тому +1

    Was Kristy trying to purposely block the lady just down from her? 😆 So does it take the same track back or is it like a big loop? I love the scenes of the water running at the base of the mountains. Just so pretty. You got to see a nice bit of wildlife too. Whoa! Was that like a tiny house out there? We saw a few of those up in the mountains when we did our jeep trails. I think I got a couple of them on video. Love the mural. What a fun experience to ride the train. We definitely need to do this sometime.

    • @Packsalot
      @Packsalot  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks. You guessed it! LOL. This is the same track up and down but the views from each side of the train are different. There is assigned seating on each side of the train facing outward. So you don't really get to see the other side of the train until it turns around for the return trip. This train ride is well worth doing. I recommend the round trip option with the outside train car. That way you see it all. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.