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Durango, Colorado
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The museum features the D&RGW Locomotive No. 42, which was built in 1887 and is one of the few remaining narrow-gauge steam engines from that era.
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum is situated in a restored 12-sided roundhouse that was originally built in 1902 to service steam locomotives.
Exhibits at the museum include artifacts and displays that highlight the significant role of railroads in the mining boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Colorado.
The museum showcases several restored passenger and freight cars, providing visitors with an authentic look at the transportation methods of the past.
A detailed model train exhibit at the museum replicates the scenic route of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, complete with miniature landscapes and towns.
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum offers educational tours and workshops for visitors of all ages, focusing on the history and technology of railroading.
