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CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD ANNOUNCES NEW RIDES

Chama, N.M. & Antonito, Colo.--- The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad launches its 2013 season with exciting new experiences for rail fans including the Sunset Ride, Sunday Express and the American Society of Civil Engineers Day. This historic railroad is also offering a special Kids Ride Free program for added family affordability.  The 2013 Cumbres & Toltec season starts May 25 and runs through October 20, 2013 Learn More.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS ON THE CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD

Chama, N.M. & Antonito, Colo.--- ALL ABOARD! The world’s most famous talking locomotive is returning to the Southwest in just two months.  The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will host “Day Out With Thomas: The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013” June 15, June 16, June 21, June 22 and June 23. Children will enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities, including music, a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, arts and crafts, storytelling, a bouncy house, an imagination station, food and fun all at the historic railroad yard. The No. 1 blue engine and his friends including Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway, will transport travelers to a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Learn More.

CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD TOP VACATION PICK

Chama, N.M. & Antonito, Colo.--- With many options for great summer getaways, a train ride on Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad leads the pack. Riders will experience the authentic West as they pass through New Mexico and Colorado’s most scenic areas on the train. The 2013 Cumbres & Toltec season starts May 25 and runs through Oct. 20, 2013.  Learn More.

Chama, N.M. & Antonito, Colo.---Families planning summer vacation this year will be happy to learn about Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad's new Kids Ride Free program.  Children between the ages of 2 and 12 will ride free with the purchase of one full price adult ticket.  Learn More.

Chama, NM & Antonito, Co - March 6, 2013 - CUMBRES & TOLTEC TV SPECIAL 
Chama, N.M. & Antonito, CO—New Mexico PBS stations, KENW-3 
(Eastern NM) and KRWG-22 (Southern NM, West TX) will broadcast 
the Emmy award-winning public television special, “Great Scenic 
Railway Journeys: Celebrating North Americas Steam Railways” 
Learn More.

Albuquerque, NM – January 24, 2013 - The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Inc. has selected Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, in association with Kells + Craig Architects, Inc., as the consultant for the architectural design and pre-engineering work associated with the proposed Chama Roundhouse and Visitor Center (RVC) project. Learn More.

Antonito, Colorado - January 13, 2013 - The Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Commission has named Mark B. Garcia as its executive director, effective January 14, 2013. Learn More.

CHAMA, NM – Thursday, December 13, 2012 - Cumbres & Toltec Operating LLC, is pleased to announce the hiring of John Bush as President of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR). Cumbres & Toltec Operating LLC, is an entity created by the Commission to operate the railroad.  The Commission is the sole member of the LLC and Mr. Bush will report to that member.  Cumbres & Toltec Operating LLC, took over operation of the C&TSRR in 2012.  Learn More.

Chama, NM and Antonito, CO – October 18, 2012 – The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, along with the Commissioners and the Friends of the C&TSRR, are pleased to announce the designation of the railroad as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. 

CHAMA, NM – Thursday, December 13, 2012 - Cumbres & Toltec Operating LLC, is pleased to announce the hiring of John Bush as President of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR). Cumbres & Toltec Operating LLC, is an entity created by the Commission to operate the railroad. The Commission is the sole member of the LLC and Mr. Bush will report to that member. Cumbres & Toltec Operating LLC, took over operation of the C&TSRR in 2012.

Antonito, Colorado – January 13, 2013 -The Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Commission has named Mark B. Garcia as its executive director, effective January 14, 2013.