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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.

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!

America’s romance with vintage passenger trains lives on with excursions on the Branson Scenic Railway. Departing from the heart of Downtown Branson, our train features a collection of classic passenger cars and travels through the beautiful Ozark Mountains foothills known as the White River Route.

Old Tucson is an active theme park, special event venue, and film ranch with 300 acres of 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 just 15 minutes outside Tucson, AZ.

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 throughout its lifetime. In 2015, the Harper Family took on the impressive task of restoring this historic hotel to its previous grandeur.

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.

Rail Events Inc. is the industry leader in rail-related special events management. We have executed licensed events with over 60 host 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. 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 is the UK-based subsidiary of Rail Events Inc. – the industry leader in rail-related special event licensing and management. Rail Events has held the exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride events in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia 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!

Horizon Adventure Ticketing is a specialized rail, tourism, and excursion ticketing and marketing platform built on the same Etix infrastructure that processes more than 50 million tickets each year in more than 80 countries around the globe. We listened to rail operators, tested thoroughly on the lines, and kept data security and system reliability top-of-mind to develop a solution to meet the unique demands of rail tourism and rail-related special events.