Following the recent heavy rains and flooding along the Animas Valley from Hermosa southward, our crews have been working tirelessly around the clock as soon as water levels allowed access.

While the upper canyon largely escaped major impact from the November 1st event, the lower valley saw significant damage — including about 300 ft. of washed-away roadbed north of the Hermosa Creek bridge that left tracks twisted and unsupported.

The good news: Track work between Durango and Cascade Canyon is just about complete, with only about 300 feet of track left to install.

The railroad is entirely operational for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at this time!

Thank you to our dedicated railroad crews for their incredible hard work, and to our community for your continued support.