Georgetown Loop Railroad | Fun for the WHOLE Family!

Travel back in time with us on the Georgetown Loop Railroad through the Rocky Mountains out of Georgetown, Colorado. This is a magical family friendly activity, and is a perfect day trip from Denver!

We recommend buying your tickets in advance, the train sells out even on random weekdays! Here is the link to buy the tickets:

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You can board the train either in Georgetown or Silver Plume. If you are heading West from Denver you will come to Georgetown first.

You can also “add on” a mining tour which will have you hop off the train about half way between each town. After your tour, you’ll take the next train back!

A bit of history about the railroad that we discuss in the vlog: In the early 1900s the rise of the automobile lead to a dramatic reduction in train excursions, which resulted in large revenue losses.



In 1938 the Denver to Silver Plume line stopped operations and the Georgetown Loop was dismantled, marking the end of an era.

The Georgetown loop went operational again in 1984 with the completion of the Devil’s Gate High Bridge replica, right in time for its 100 year anniversary.

The 4.5 mile long track winds through the mountainous terrain with trestles, cuts, fills and a grand loop. It goes from Georgetown to Silver Plume and back again (or vice versa) during which it ascends an elevation of 640 feet.

The engine is a Shay locomotive of which there are only 118 remaining. The engine Nr. 9, we’re riding today, is a class C engine with three cylinders, three trucks and weights between 40 and 160 tons. It has been in operation with the Georgetown loop since July 14, 2012.

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[elsevos]

i have seen this movie 3 times, it brings me so much joy

[jeanedevries]

What a fantastic activity for “rail fans, ” young and old. Beautifully done, loved it!

[amanrubey]

I just cannot put into words how beautiful this channel is, truly, a gem.

[nikkilogan]

beautiful train adventures! Love your family!! Thanks guys!

[fearghadecleirnichiannaigh]

This video is extremely good! You videos are so gorgeous and high quality, keep it up 💛

[chrischisolm]

I remember this exact day. I had only been working at the Loop for a few months. I was assigned as Brakeman that day, and I too was in awe of the Shay. It was the first time #9 was running during the 2018 season. I felt so flustered when I was asked to yell "All Aboard" in front of the camera. Steam locomotive #111 running most days in summer 2019. I'm so glad that the Fernweh family had such a great time, and I hope that they come back to ride again.

[riteshkumarable]

what a beautiful cinematography with the soulful storytelling, going through all your videos one by one and loving it more and more.

[AdventureCalls]

That train orbit might be my all time favorite drone shot

[vloggersvlogs]

People living in USA are so lucky. Country is full of enjoyment.

[kenshores]

This is a significant railroad. It connected Denver and the gold mines. It was necessary because it covers a 4% grade increase by looping on itself. Beautiful
Anytime of the year but Christmas is special because of Santa riding on the train.

[ghostofmanitou]

I highly recommend doing this if you're in the area. I got the ticket that included the mine tour which was also very interesting. I've stayed in Georgetown once to summit Grays and Torreys Peaks and again to get Mt. Bierstadt. Getting a 14er is always more fun followed by a warm shower, a cool room and some good restaurant food.

[ashishdey]

Really awesome cinematic shots. Storytelling❤💯

[suzethespinoza]

Ese lugar es increíble, wow !! espero algún día conocer. saludos desde México

[ismaildraou]

very great my second family
keeeep
don't stop and never give up

[josgizzle]

Cant wait till my baby girl is born to take her here! Great video brother.

[cristinafissicaro]

Fiz esse passeio em Junho de 2019, inesquecível 😍😍😍

[johnbrownlee]

In 2002 we took the Vette from Houston up to Denver, then up to Georgetown, and road this trian....Not much else to do there....Good

[Hexaquestgame]

Fantastic episode. Loved it. Might be my favorite so far, what a cool train, we definitely have to go up there. Still slightly confused to how you got all the cool drone footage while also being on the train

[AZWMKWofficialstarNinjaGeneral]

i've loved trains since i was lil yoshi want my recommend for the next journey i highly recommend the New river gourge Wv excursion train from Huntington Wv to Hinton Wv and back trust me you'll love the journey

[Cdineee]

Do you remember if you purchased the coach or parlor ticket for this train ride?