Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Fall Photography Special 2026

Durango, CO

Plan a seasonal visit to Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Durango, CO. Current dates and program details need an operator recheck. Earlier listing: The Fall Photography Special pairs an evening railyard shoot with a northbound steam run for trackside autumn photo stops. Current-season dates have not been independently checked here. The operator may already have published its calendar. Aspens along the Animas River canyon and the high San Juan peaks typically peak late September into mid-October.

Previously listed schedule

Late Sept–late Oct

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Peak color

Aspens along the Animas River canyon and the high San Juan peaks typically peak late September into mid-October

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Frequently asked

What is the Fall Photography Special?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: A two-day photo event with a Friday evening railyard shoot and a Saturday morning northbound run with multiple deboarding stops for photographs.

Where does the train depart from?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: The Durango Depot at 479 Main Avenue in downtown Durango.

Is the event geared to photographers?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Yes — it is curated for photographers, with night shooting at the railyard and trackside photo stops on the northbound run.

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