The train trip from Durango to Silverton followed the Animas River from an elevation of 8,000 to 10,000 feet. The landscape was plentiful in waterfalls, wildlife, and serene majesty.
You can get an idea as to how close the train was to the edge of the mountain!
There were several times when I could not look down.
You can get an idea as to how close the train was to the edge of the mountain! 
