Which tourist steam railroad is the best in America?

Question

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Route: Durango, Colorado to Silverton, Colorado

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

Route Antinito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico

Heber Valley Railroad

Route: Heber City, Utah to Vivian Park

Texas State Railroad

Strasburg Railroad

Ohio Central Railroad

Answer 1

Don't forget that Ohio Central was just purchased by Genesee & Wyoming, thus its steam program is now in limbo.  There are so many great ones out there that it's tough to name just one; Cass, Durango & Silverton, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic, Strasburg, White Pass & Yukon Route, etc. (And, of course, don't forget Union Pacific's steam program.)

Answer 2

I have have rode the Silverton and Strasburg, so I say the Silverton.

Is EBT still running?

Answer 3

You neglected Cass Scenic and Gettysburg tour Railroads. Since I only have two to compare and they were 40 years apart it's a tough contest. I lived 30 minutes from Stasburg for many years and have ridden it twice. My wife and I went to Cass for the Halloween train so it was a different animal all together.

Answer 4

If you love trains, the answer is all of them, and do not forget Steamtown U.S.A. in Scranton,PA. Top notch exhibits and they run steam excursions.