Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will resume trips to Silverton on Saturday after flooding temporarily halted full-length trips. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will resume regular trips to Silverton on Saturday after above-average rainfall flooded the Animas River and damaged sections of track.
For several days, the train ran only to Cascade Canyon as crews worked to repair the damaged sections of track.
D&SNG General Manager Jeff Johnson said even with the shortened trips, rider turnout remained steady.
“All the customers have been pretty understanding,” he said.
Yet, customers have been wondering when full service to Silverton would resume, Johnson said. That confusion can finally be put to rest, he said.
“I’d like to extend a great thanks to the maintenance crews who made it happen,” Johnson said.
jbowman@durangoherald.com
