The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a historic railroad built in 1882. What was the railroad's purpose back in those days?

The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad company built the line in 1882 to transport silver and gold from the San Juan Mountains. The line between Durango and Silverton has operated continuously since 1881, but it is currently a tourist and historical line transporting people. It is one of the few locations in the United States where steam locomotives have operated constantly.

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