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Once you’ve arrived, it’s easy to find fun things to do, popular resorts and more with these maps from Visit Durango. The last point of highway access between Durango and Silverton is the Rockwood Station. A line was proposed to connect Ironton with Ouray in 1892 which would have been electric-powered and used a rack-and-pinion system to overcome the steep grades of 7%, but the Silver Crash of 1893 prevented further construction. Route Map & GuideA beautiful and highly detailed shaded relief map with highlighted points of interest along the way. Secluded in a mountain valley at an elevation of 9,318 feet, Silverton came into existence because of the rich treasures that the surrounding mountains hold. The Silverton Railroad is remembered for the innovative solutions to difficult engineering problems presented by the steep, mountainous terrain which were devised by the railroad's chief locating engineer, Charles Wingate Gibbs – the Chattanooga Loop, the depot in a wye at Red Mountain, and a covered turntable on the main track at Corkscrew Gulch – and for the unusual and expensive annual passes … This project became the beginning on the Silverton Northern Railroad.[1]. endobj 3 0 obj endobj The D&SNGRR travels 45.2 miles each way along the Animas River from Durango to Silverton during our summer season May through October. (Click for more info) -----DESCRIPTION----- This is a KML map attempting to document the routes of the three Silverton Railroads and the D&RGW Silverton Branch in almost full detail. On our winter trips late November through early May, the train travels 26 miles each way to the wye at Cascade Station. 7 0 obj The Silverton Railroad, now defunct, was an American 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railroad constructed between Silverton, Colorado and mining districts near Red Mountain Pass, Colorado. None were issued in 1891, but the 1892 passes good on both Mear's Silverton and, This page was last edited on 24 July 2020, at 19:06. Be sure to watch for a glimpse of the wildlife that, although often elusive to train travelers, abounds in the area. All Rights Reserved. ������D���m�V������k?��0iV���W�nݺ\�|ٓR=���o��&�N����8�l=[���*�[��R�ȖùWm�)%�����Kn�%kX�z�ر�c�=z�[��Y�%]������C��v�-������$2,����c�������ɇ�s�Μ9ӋVآ�bԨQ�W�F� 7�NK�Ŗ^t��n}��o��>��)���K�,�s��W�?���z�=���_�~;v�PP�zȶm۶@��۷�z浃�B�$$$dddp�����������ǃ�w���6�Wʭ�v�����|��RZ;�[n��>h�رc5Q0)�u�o߾�~��e>p����l������~}��P;�exx�_n4���ߜ6��R��� The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. Except for severe weather conditions, the D&SNG runs trains as scheduled.If you're driving in Colorado, you can find current road conditions by visiting the CO Department of Transportation's Web site at COTrip.org For recorded phone information call: 303-639-1111 or instate toll free 877-315-7623. 1 0 obj The route followed a survey made by the Denver & Rio Grande up Mineral Creek to climb Red Mountain Pass to reach the incredibly rich mining district around Red Mountain Town. <> <> <> Downtown Silverton along Greene & Blair Streets boasts of a bold past and is designated as a National Historic District. 17 0 obj Animas Forks, one of the best preserved ghost towns in the state of Colorado, is only 12 miles from Silverton. The train climbs nearly 3,000 feet to Silverton and the high mountain air will be on average about 10 degrees cooler than in Durango. <>/Length 45632>>stream The route to Silverton aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is an unforgettable journey along the spectacular Animas River. endobj © 2020 Durango & Silverton. Mears wanted to make the passes issued by his railroads special. By July of 1882, the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers. /Rotate 0>> Be sure to stop by the Silverton Museum, Jail and Mining Heritage Center and uncover many artifacts of San Juan County's past. On top of skiing, you may enjoy sledding, tubing and ice-skating at Kendall Mountain. The route along the Animas, which begins high in the San Juan Mountains and ends in a confluence with the San Juan River in New Mexico, boasts some of Colorado's most striking canyon scenery. For a more information on our year-round recreation log on to www.silvertoncolorado.com or call 1-800-752-4494.
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