Model A -and- the Durango and Silverton!?! Has to be one of my favorite videos! Thanks for sharing your adventures

@modelajim1930

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Thank you Steve, Glad you enjoyed it. We had a great time on the train, even though our trip was cut short by the rock slide. The railroad did refund a partial payment for the shorter trip.

What a great show.

@modelajim1930

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@@mlptf Thanks for the compliment and for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank s for tacking along!

@modelajim1930

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Appreciate you being a passenger along the way. Thank you.

Nicely shot and edited. Thanks for the "vicarious vacation"!

@modelajim1930

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You’re most welcome, thanks for coming along for the ride with us. Highly recommend if you’re ever in Southwest Colorado.

@edselsadventures

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Totally agree, great editing on this one. Good stuff!

@modelajim1930

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@@edselsadventures Thanks Brian appreciate the feedback.

What a terrific video, great scenery, a model A and a steam train ride, it doesn’t get better than that!. Thanks for taking us along.

@modelajim1930

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@@ModelYFord thanks for coming along for the ride. It was a great ride, even though we didn’t make it all the way to Silverton.

Nice to let someone else drive for change.Still had to be tough to leave the A behind. Another ❤great video. Thanks

@modelajim1930

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Hello Stephen, The railroad had secured parking so had no worries about leaving it for the day. Thanks for watching, and commenting. Greatly appreciate it.

I look forward to these :) Thank you guys for sharing your experiences. It feels like I am there with you both! Xoxox

This was nice to see. My wife and volunteer at Railtown 1897, in Jamestown,Ca. It was interesting to see they double up the locomotives for part of the trip then continue on with just one. Looks really fun. Hope to get there someday. Thanks for taking us along.!

@modelajim1930

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Cal, you have a sharp eye, I noticed the loss of a locomotive while editing the video. I can only assume they disconnected the one while we made a water stop, and it went on up ahead. It was at the “Y” turn around, but stayed behind once we left. Thanks for watching. Appreciate it.

What a bummer.. not to be able to make the entire trip! I have ridden the D&SNG twice when I lived in Colorado. The eerie sound the train whistle makes when it comes out of the canyon into the narrow valley where Silverton is, just remembering it gives me goose bumps. It echoes off the walls of the valley, which in the 1880's would mean so much more to the residents of Silverton, as the train was the primary way of getting there.. or getting out. Thanks for the great video and the memories it brings back to me.

@modelajim1930

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So glad you enjoyed the video. We were bummed we didn’t get to Silverton but we got back earlier which worked out good for us

Man oh man your videos are awesome, loved seeing the back country and the whistle blowing was a great way to end the video. If you ever make to WV don’t miss the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

@modelajim1930

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KYBossls, Thank you so much for the compliment, greatly appreciate it. We enjoyed making this video very much. I’ll remember your suggestion, hope to get to the East coast next year for the national tour. Jim & Lindy

Take is ride on this historic train soon before the river washes the track rightofway into the river. Just like what happen in Minnesota. Water can be powerful.

@modelajim1930

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Hello Martin, After 150 years I’m sure they’ve rebuilt sections more than once. The rails are high above for most of the run, but as you’ve seen there are sections right along the swift moving water. And the rock sides are obviously a on going issue, Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the fantastic scenery, that's definitely some beautiful country! Does it get any better than a steam locomotive and a Model A?

@modelajim1930

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Hey Jeff, Not in my book, I love model A’s (obviously), and I love old steam locomotives. The Durango & Silverton RR is a great one. Highly recommend if you’re ever in the area. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, greatly appreciate it. Jim & Lindy

What a great video & kudos to the film crew's steady hand!! How does this steam train ride stack up to others you've been on? I've only ridden in old sac, Railtown 1897 & skunk train. Thanks!

@modelajim1930

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Festerhairball, This is one of the best steam train rides in the country. The scenery is incredible the entire distance. Usually you go to Silverton which is an amazing town by itself. I’ve ridden this train a few times now and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend if you’re ever in Southwestern Colorado.

@festerhairball6588

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@modelajim1930 thanks for the input. It's definitely on my list 👍

Imagine, back in the day, someone said hay,what are the chances we could put a train track up 500 feet on the side of the mountain. Can't even imagine. Great video.

@modelajim1930

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Hello Dean, Getting the silver ore to the processor is pretty motivating! But your point is spot on, the amount of work, done completely by hand labor is incredible. Thank you for watching and for your comment.