7. Riding America's MOST SCENIC Steam Train to Alaska!

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If this series doesn't win some kind of YouTube award, someone's not paying attention. This has been nothing short of amazing. Well done!

As a former employee of this railroad, I’m glad you got to experience it! The incredible breath-taking views and experiencing history that has been preserved for us to enjoy today is really special. I used to work in the steam locomotives as a fireman and those memories will always be highlights of my life 🚂

Will’s smile is priceless. Landscape almost as beautiful as his smile.

I think we should just live on trains! Who needs a house? 😂

I love will's personality. He's so chill and has an awesome smile.

The reason Durango doesn't have crossing gates is because the people there know common sense to wait for the train to pass. It's not like Florida where cars continue to hit the Brightline train because they think they can outrun it. These Florida drivers are the same ones who complain about the horn...this is EXACTLY why the engineer has EVERY right to blow that horn. Train drivers have to put up with so much, it may look easy, but when these collisions keep happening (and the times when people try to jump in front of it), it can do a number to an engineer's mental health. They have my respect

A note on the K-36 locomotives used at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge and Cumbres and Toltec Scenic railroads: there were 10 originally built for the Denver and Rio Grande Western (480-489); 9 remain (485 crashed into turntable pit in Salida, CO, and used for parts after); and 8 remain operational (483 in storage in Chama, NM, at C&TS) between the two railroads. Pretty likely they are the steam locomotive class with the largest percentage currently operational out of the originals, now almost 100 years old after being delivered in 1925.

The Puebloan cliff dwellings certainly are incredible, especially for the period they were built. The Anasazi built their dwellings under overhanging cliffs to protect them from the elements as well as from potential enemies which was a genius move. And by not living on the mesas like other Puebloan settlements, there was more land available for cultivation. Then, using mud mortar, sandstone, and wooden beams, they crafted some of the world's longest standing structures. Truly a work of art. It's a shame that tribes and their history are still bashed by others based on stereotypes. Speaking of art, this journey on the Durango & Silverton feels like you're going from one side of a painting to another. The engineer said it, you're recreating history! Learning history, the good and the bad, is important. It not only reveals the past, but it also helps us create a better future.

I rode the Durango & Silverton about 10 years ago, and it was such an amazing and beautiful experience. As a long time Arizona resident, I can't wait to watch your experience on the Grand Canyon Railway! There is no place on earth like the American Southwest, and the scenery here is just incredible, but the Grand Canyon will take your breath away and just humble you.

I’m in love with this series! It’s so thrilling and exciting. The worst part is that I get terribly impatient for the next episode lol

The crew of this railroad are wonderful! My dad was gifted an old timetable the conductor had in his pocket during our 2019 visit. Such a wonderful surprise, and it meant the world to my dad. If anyone thinks of adding this to their bucket list- Do It!! Such a lovely adventure!

This series is expanding my bucket list.

This was a really great trip! The people in Durango have to be fantastic to leave your motel keys in an envelope outside. The ride and scenery were awesome! As always thank you again for the invitation to your adventure!

Mike and Will are always in a joyous, lively, adventurous and peaceful mood.

Man Sean was frickin amazing. Appreciating the pun game, beein helpful and informative, and just the energy and vibe he emited. TOTAL. AMAZING.

I rode the Durango & Silverton railroad around 30 years ago. Glad it's still in operation. The views were spectacular, and its definitely history!

Seeing the Animas River Canyon and the Train brings back memories for me. Back in 1991 I kayaked the Animas River Gorge with a group of hard core boaters during the Spring thaw. Since starting up at Silverton was a two day trip we paid the train conductor to toss our camping gear and food off the train halfway down the Gorge at Needleton Bridge, and they agreed to stop the train and pick it back up the next day so we could retrieve it in Durango. I must admit I was worried about the logistics of that but it worked out perfectly. At the end of day two just before the lower (un-navigable) portion of the gorge at the power station we flagged down the train and they picked us up with our boats and took us on down to Durango. Amazing trip.

Sean was by far the best train guide ever. Hands down!!

The part when it was time to reboard after lunch. That all aboard put a smile on my face I wasn't expecting. Thanks . I can't wait til the next one .