If you have one of the new IS lenses, bring it. You ll be peppered with soot from the coal-fired steam locomotive, but the views along the Animas River will be terrific. The gondola cars have a roof and bench seats facing outward but no glass in the windows. You may prefer the closed, heated coaches with forward-facing seats and windows that can be raised. The coach cars have bathroom facilities.
All trains have snacks and drinks available on board.
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