It has been completely restored and is operated on special occasions. The interchange was built and some yard space was set aside, but the use of the maintenance facilities and trackage rights never seemed to work out very well. They were concerned about losing rail service to their plants on the line. First, second, and third generation EMD diesels can be seen on all sections of the railroad. Several steam specials operate over the system each year and are always sold out.
Passenger service continues to draw riders from all over the U.S. and Canada.
The passenger trains are handled by a trio of EMD E9's and a rebuilt fleet of 30's 40's and 50's passenger cars. The Durango and Silverton combined.