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AARP Member Tour: Colorado Rail Experience

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Discover the little-seen sights of the Colorado Rockies on this exciting small group rail tour from Vacations By Rail. Experience five scenic heritage rail journeys, including the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and exclusive excursions.

AARP member only experiences and inclusions include:

Visit to the Colorado Rail Museum, including a docent-led tour and lunch in the Heritage Dining Car
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad guided yard tour, including a walk through the roundhouse to learn about the railroad’s rolling stock, see the machine shop and hear about the behind-the-scenes operations at the station
Lunch aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad in the Dining Car

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