The stations are very traditional, and the staffs ...

The stations are very traditional, and the staffs dressed in the traditional style as well. It took 3.5 hours one way, but well worth it. The train goes through the forest beside the Animas River. The view is spectacular. We had around 2.5 hours to explore Silverton, It's a small cute town surrounded by the snow capped mountains and filled with restaurants. A nice experience. If you want to stay in Silverton longer, there's some very cute hotels.