Sam Seiber Wrote:
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> From personal observation, I would say clearly
> yes. I have spoken to several people on the train
> that mentioned they were riding the C&T because
> the D&S was closed. Last week, forget the date,
> there were 300 people on both trains. Around this
> time of year, half of that is normal. So for now
> at least, the C&T is taking care of the people
> that wanted a steam train ride. The July
> commission meeting will reveal how ridership may
> have changed.


Sam,
To me that indicates that the majority of people ride the D&S for the proximity to doing other touristy stuff in Durango, able to be doing other touristy stuff in Silverton halfway through the ride, view the magnificent scenery that the Animas Canyon offers way more than taking another steam train ride.

Otherwise if they were all there only for the Steam experience there would be two extra trains out of Chama, assuming there is capacity to accommodate the influx.

Don't go getting me wrong; I prefer the C&TS over the D&S but then I hate crowds, @#$%& and drunks....and the open car ain't on the end no more.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/11/2018 09:16PM by Chris Walker.