This was the most awesome train ride! Beautiful, ...

This was the most awesome train ride! Beautiful, scenic, mountains and river views. We rode the general admission closed train in early September. The window opens so you can get plenty of great pictures, plus the train makes 2 or 3 stops for water fill ups. When the train is stopped, you can go to the rear, outside platform and take pictures too. We rode the train from Durango to Silverton, then took the bus back. When we arrived in Silverton and stepped off the train, it was like stepping back in time to an old western. The town is small with dirt roads. There are plenty of places to eat and shop. The prices aren't any more expensive than the National Parks prices. We found some really good deals on T-Shirts. The fudge was delicious. We ate our lunch at Natalia's Restaurant. All the food we had was delicious. We also tried the chili....yummy! We heard that people will come there just for the Chicken and Wild Rice soup. We didn't try it. By then we were too full. Children to Adults will LOVE this train ride! I would do it again!