I liked the Durango to Silverton so much that I never got around to the others in the area as they seemed more flat and the timing was never right.
That's where what we each like changes what we do! The scenery is great but once I've seen one mountain they all begin to look the same.
What I got around to liking was the mechanics of steam but riding behind one is not a good way to see the engine.
That left me getting more interesting in going to the yards and stations where they passed over riding them!
Our last big swing in that direction got us into a campsite just North of Durango that was on the line running north but still close enough to drive into Durango!
Great spot to set and watch the train come and go without having to dedicate the whole day to a ride. We kind of lean away from the standard tourist things with the structure required as we may want to stay far longer or totally skip some things that are part of a plan!
So we got up, walked own to the tracks and took the pictures, then went into town to look at the facilities and drove out to chase the train along it's trip back!
But we also took a bit more time and chased the C& T as well!
Can't let being on the train interfere with our eating!