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We are all guardians of history. The best way to preserve history is to make its presentation so interesting and exciting that people will pay a fair price for a great experience.
-Allen C. Harper, Cheif Executive Officer-Chairman. American Heritage Railways

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Steam-powered, coal-fired locomotives pull vintage narrow gauge trains through the San Juan National Forest deep in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado. The D&SNGRR Museum features a large collection of railroad memorabilia in addition to full-size locomotives, historic coaches and much more. Open year-round.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Step onboard for year-round train adventures with both steam and diesel excursions and special dinner trains in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Excursion trains run through scenic mountains and colorful countryside in western North Carolina. A ghostly tunnel, a high breathtaking trestle, a fugitive and an Iron Horse!

Rail Events Incorporated

Rail Events Inc. is the industry leader in rail-related special events management. We have executed licensed events with over 60 partner railroads in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia and have a successful record offering a variety of brands while exploring new opportunities with our license partners. We offer flexibility working with host venues of all sizes.

Rail Events Inc. was established with these goals in mind – to create family memories and preserve history. By creating licensed railroad events for young families and children, we are working to build interest in trains with young people around the world.

Rail Events International

Rail Events International is the UK-based subsidiary of Rail Events Inc. – the industry leader in rail-related special event licensing and management. Rail Events has held exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride events in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom since 2007. By creating licensed railway events for young families and children, we are working to build interest in trains with young people around the world. We look forward to welcoming you on a magical adventure at one of our host railways this holiday season!

Grand Imperial Hotel

Established in 1883 as the Thomson Block, the Grand Imperial Hotel stood as the “Crown Jewel of Silverton”, the largest structure in Colorado outside of Denver. Established alongside the railroad during the mining years of the late 1800’s, the hotel became known for its luxury and stature, a sight to behold in the Colorado Rockies.Resting in the same place for over 135 years, the hotel has changed hands and names over the course of its lifetime. In 2015 the Harper Family, owners of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, took on the impressive task of restoring this historical hotel to its previous grandeur.

Old Tucson

Old Tucson is an active film ranch with 300 acres of available space for movie and television production. Over 500 films and television shows have been shot at Old Tucson including classics like Arizona, El Dorado, Tombstone, Joe Kidd, Winchester ’73, Three Amigos, and more. The central town is comprised of over 60 buildings on 20 acres of land just 15 minutes outside Tucson, AZ.

Tuxon Ranch

Tuxon Ranch is a full-service equestrian paradise! Our 115-acre ranch is what Colorado dreams are made of. With grand views of the La Plata Mountains, hundreds of acres of trails, and an indoor and outdoor arena, you and your equine companions are bound to have an unforgettable experience! Our Southwestern Colorado equestrian park is located only 30 minutes from Durango and 45 minutes from Farmington, NM. Our facility offers overnight horse boarding, arena rentals, memberships, horse hotel, RV spots and more.