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Taking @WillEdmond on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway in Durango, Colorado is an absolute blast!

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0:00 - America's Most scenic steam train
0:28 - DownieLive Travels by Train: America
1:00 - Arriving in Durango, Colorado
2:17 - Durango & Silverton narrow gauge railway
11:46 - Driving to Williams Arizona
13:19 - Next week on DownieLive Travels by Train

[leafbelly]

If this series doesn't win some kind of YouTube award, someone's not paying attention. This has been nothing short of amazing. Well done!

[FJX_Productions]

As a former employee of this railroad, I’m glad you got to experience it! The incredible breath-taking views and experiencing history that has been preserved for us to enjoy today is really special. I used to work in the steam locomotives as a fireman and those memories will always be highlights of my life 🚂

[juliescrapbook]

Will’s smile is priceless. Landscape almost as beautiful as his smile.

[FkD]

I love will's personality. He's so chill and has an awesome smile.

[WillEdmond]

I think we should just live on trains! Who needs a house? 😂

[Oscar-qhjn]

As someone who has lived in Durango my whole life and has the NarrowGauge pass by my house every day it's cool seeing people spread the beauty of the ride!

[lauriemartin]

I rode the Durango & Silverton about 10 years ago, and it was such an amazing and beautiful experience. As a long time Arizona resident, I can't wait to watch your experience on the Grand Canyon Railway! There is no place on earth like the American Southwest, and the scenery here is just incredible, but the Grand Canyon will take your breath away and just humble you.

[Ronald.Golleher]

A note on the K-36 locomotives used at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge and Cumbres and Toltec Scenic railroads: there were 10 originally built for the Denver and Rio Grande Western (480-489); 9 remain (485 crashed into turntable pit in Salida, CO, and used for parts after); and 8 remain operational (483 in storage in Chama, NM, at C&TS) between the two railroads. Pretty likely they are the steam locomotive class with the largest percentage currently operational out of the originals, now almost 100 years old after being delivered in 1925.

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

The Puebloan cliff dwellings certainly are incredible, especially for the period they were built. The Anasazi built their dwellings under overhanging cliffs to protect them from the elements as well as from potential enemies which was a genius move. And by not living on the mesas like other Puebloan settlements, there was more land available for cultivation. Then, using mud mortar, sandstone, and wooden beams, they crafted some of the world's longest standing structures. Truly a work of art. It's a shame that tribes and their history are still bashed by others based on stereotypes.

Speaking of art, this journey on the Durango & Silverton feels like you're going from one side of a painting to another. The engineer said it, you're recreating history! Learning history, the good and the bad, is important. It not only reveals the past, but it also helps us create a better future.

[newjeanscat]

The crew of this railroad are wonderful! My dad was gifted an old timetable the conductor had in his pocket during our 2019 visit. Such a wonderful surprise, and it meant the world to my dad. If anyone thinks of adding this to their bucket list- Do It!! Such a lovely adventure!

[SamuelBenedicic_of_NSK]

Man Sean was frickin amazing. Appreciating the pun game, beein helpful and informative, and just the energy and vibe he emited. TOTAL. AMAZING.

[PokhrajRoy.]

I’m in love with this series! It’s so thrilling and exciting. The worst part is that I get terribly impatient for the next episode lol

[brendadishaw]

Mike, I love this video !!! You and Will together is Priceless. Will acted like a kid on Christmas morning, he couldn't stop smiling. I enjoy your adventures so much. Love to you and Will. See ya next week.

[zed]

I first rode the D&SNGRR as a 7-year old in August 1965 thanks to my parents who knew I loved trains from an even earlier age. I rode it again for a second time in June 2022, and I appreciated it even more as an adult.

Great video, as always, Mike!

[dbradss]

I have never really been intrigued about trains until this Series! My love and passion for history, and the breathtaking views this world has to offer has been perfectly highlighted in this series. Not to mention the absolute joy and positivity you present in each and every single video is incredible and keeps me waiting for the next episode. Thank you for this Series and thank you for showing people the true meaning of friendship, excitement, and adventure!!! You rock Mike!!!

[caseyflorida]

I rode the Durango & Silverton railroad around 30 years ago. Glad it's still in operation. The views were spectacular, and its definitely history!

[andrewkast]

This was a really great trip! The people in Durango have to be fantastic to leave your motel keys in an envelope outside. The ride and scenery were awesome! As always thank you again for the invitation to your adventure!

[_CoffeeClosers]

Seeing the Animas River Canyon and the Train brings back memories for me. Back in 1991 I kayaked the Animas River Gorge with a group of hard core boaters during the Spring thaw. Since starting up at Silverton was a two day trip we paid the train conductor to toss our camping gear and food off the train halfway down the Gorge at Needleton Bridge, and they agreed to stop the train and pick it back up the next day so we could retrieve it in Durango. I must admit I was worried about the logistics of that but it worked out perfectly. At the end of day two just before the lower (un-navigable) portion of the gorge at the power station we flagged down the train and they picked us up with our boats and took us on down to Durango. Amazing trip.

[RogerLetour]

Another great trip, Mike! Having Will along on the trip makes it that much better. You two balance each other out really well. Thanks so much.

[charlesmcdermott]

Oh, Mike! This is one of your very best! And, you are right. This is even better when shared with a like minded friend! Will, I’m glad you were there, too!