Steven Saine Railfan Productions | Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: Museum and Shop Tour 6-12-2022 @stevensainerailfanproductions | Uploaded June 2022 | Updated October 2024, 9 hours ago.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: Museum and Shop Tour 6-12-2022. For the last video of the Durango swing, we hung out around the depot and did a shop tour, and little look around the museum. We got to see some things that you normally wouldn't see like:
- The roundhouse almost completely full
- RGS #41 from Knott's Berry Farm
*I was hoping for a much larger compilation of videos of the Rio Grande system for you guys, however due to the fact there was a massive drought, and many fires relatively close the region, the Durango & Silverton decided to cancel all trains after the Saturday we shot this video for the next four days with additional days likely having the same fate. This was mostly due to an order from the San Juan National Forest. Even though the order was precautionary, we completely understand why due to the smoke we saw two days later. So, while disappointing, we enjoyed the time we had at the D&S.
*The shut down due to the fire danger actually had a positive twist on the shop tour. This made it full, and a lot quieter.
*The fire danger was also why the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad also shut down. Of course, we also planned to see it as well, but due to the fire danger again, C&TS will be closed till July.
*So, once again, sorry to everyone who was hoping for a longer video of everything, but there's nothing we or the railroads can do about it. Fire danger is a valid reason for a railroad to close temporarily especially in a dry climate like Colorado. Also, if the railroads did disregard the federal governments orders, they could risk a fine, or in the worst-case condemnation. However, obviously we will try our hardest to make our way back to Southern Colorado to see these two railroads. Thank you for understanding.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: Museum and Shop Tour 6-12-2022. For the last video of the Durango swing, we hung out around the depot and did a shop tour, and little look around the museum. We got to see some things that you normally wouldn't see like:
- The roundhouse almost completely full
- RGS #41 from Knott's Berry Farm
*I was hoping for a much larger compilation of videos of the Rio Grande system for you guys, however due to the fact there was a massive drought, and many fires relatively close the region, the Durango & Silverton decided to cancel all trains after the Saturday we shot this video for the next four days with additional days likely having the same fate. This was mostly due to an order from the San Juan National Forest. Even though the order was precautionary, we completely understand why due to the smoke we saw two days later. So, while disappointing, we enjoyed the time we had at the D&S.
*The shut down due to the fire danger actually had a positive twist on the shop tour. This made it full, and a lot quieter.
*The fire danger was also why the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad also shut down. Of course, we also planned to see it as well, but due to the fire danger again, C&TS will be closed till July.
*So, once again, sorry to everyone who was hoping for a longer video of everything, but there's nothing we or the railroads can do about it. Fire danger is a valid reason for a railroad to close temporarily especially in a dry climate like Colorado. Also, if the railroads did disregard the federal governments orders, they could risk a fine, or in the worst-case condemnation. However, obviously we will try our hardest to make our way back to Southern Colorado to see these two railroads. Thank you for understanding.
