The summer season here in Silverton always starts with the first DSNGRR train of the year.
The first Saturday of May, no matter where it falls on the calendar, is always the first day of train.
This year, May 2nd was the first Saturday, and the DSNGRR had two trains come into town, towing along 470 passengers dropped off at 12th and Blair Street. The first train of the day arrived about 11:55 am wit…