Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Opened in 1882, the 45-mile route from Durango to Silverton was built by the D&amp;RGW to serve the mining industries in the San Juans. Almost abandoned in the 1960s, the branch was retained by the D&amp;RGW to serve the tourist industry and the railroad operated a seasonal passenger service during summer months. In 1981, the route was sold to Charles E. Bradshaw Jr. who then operated the branch as the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The line is currently owned by American Heritage Railways.