If you take a trip to Colorado, there is one place worth your while.
It’s called Durango, a little town nestled in the Animas canyons and hills
And there’s a little train that goes up to Silverton, which is 45 miles long
It’s worth every penny to take a trip on the iconic Silverton Train
“What is so neat about this railroad?” You may ponder
To many people it’s difficult to express to others
For someone it could be the astonishing views that are on the high line
Maybe it’s the employees that work there that make them happy
But for many people, including me, of course, it has to be the steam trains
All of them are well-preserved and taken care of, in their little Roundhouse
And their fun museum telling you about the history of the place
So I tell you, I beg you, to stay a while and enjoy the train
You don’t even have to go on a trip. Not even once or twice.
All that matters is that you meet the kind folks there who keep their trains in line
And have dinner at the luxurious Strater Hotel, which will make your trip even better.
The town is the best, there are festivals, parties, and everyone is accepted.
Wade Howard
Durango
