Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad kicks off season
Annual Narrow Gauge Day Celebration set for May 1; features special guests.
In addition to a complimentary picnic for all in attendance, plus a performance by the Bar D Wranglers, the Lone Ranger will be making an appearance from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to greet guests and give away silver bullets to the first 50 people he meets.
The Peanuts characters will also be part of the picnic, 11-11:30 a.m. and 1– 2 p.m. Members of CarbonZero will also give away 300 small trees that have been purchased by the railroad as part of the on-going “Green” efforts.
Railroad owner Al Harper’s private car, the General Palmer, and the first-class Silver Vista will both be on display, and admission to the Railroad museum will be free to the public, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The D&SNGRR begins summer service to Silverton Saturday, May 2 at 8:15 a.m., with the first train arriving in Silverton at 11:45 a.m. “Silverton Salutations” will be underway, and the railroad will host a complimentary continental breakfast in the Silverton depot at 10th & Cement Streets 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Silverton Brass Band will provide entertainment.
For a complete listing of the summer schedule, rates and special events, visit www.durangotrain.com or call 1.888.TRAIN07 (1.888.872.4607).
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