Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Historic Narrow-Gauge Steam Train Rides in Colorado & New Mexico

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Chama, New Mexico: Santa’s Holiday Express

December 5–6, 2026

Make unforgettable Christmas memories aboard Santa’s Holiday Express from Chama, New Mexico! Meet Santa onboard while enjoying a festive family train ride and holiday refreshments.

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AFFORDABLE HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN
NEW DELUXE CLASS

Antonito, Colorado: Santa’s Holiday Express

December 12–13, 2026

Make unforgettable family Christmas memories aboard Santa’s Holiday Express from Antonito, Colorado! Meet Santa onboard while enjoying a festive family train ride, hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes and holiday refreshments.

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Discover a National Historic Landmark

Travel the Cumbres & Toltec and see the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountain West

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a National Historic Landmark. At 64-miles in length, it is the longest, the highest and most authentic steam railroad in North America, traveling through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountain West.

Owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico, the train crosses state borders 11 times, zigzagging along canyon walls, burrowing through two tunnels, and steaming over 137-foot Cascade Trestle. All trains steam along through deep forests of aspens and evergreens, across high plains filled with wildflowers, and through a rocky gorge of remarkable geologic formations. Deer, antelope, elk, fox, eagles and even bear are frequently spotted on this family friendly, off-the grid adventure.

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Ranked #1 Rail Journey in the World for Fall by Japan Rail Pass!

Rated ★★★★★ with 2,900+ Reviews!

“Well worth the money”

Easy to make reservations online. Easy and clear instructions for boarding. Clean train cars. Absolutely beautiful scenery entire route. Plentiful and delicious lunch in new and very clean facility. Wonderful day. Well worth the money.

– Cynthia O • Google Review

“Best day ever”

Best day ever. Train ride was fun, filled with scenery. Lunch was hard to beat. Great experience. Highly reccommend.

– Thomas K • Google Review

“Beautiful ride!”

Beautiful ride! The scenery is spectacular! Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff! Excellent lunch! They even had vegan and vegetarian options. This train ride was fabulous in just about every way possible.

– Bob W • Google Review

“Fun family day”

This is a must if you ever visit Chama. This was relaxing and a fun family day adventure. I want to do this again in the fall.

– Tara P • Google Review

“A must!”

Great experience from the bus ride to Antonito to the train ride to the wonderful lunch to the knowledgeable and supportive staff. A must!

– William Z • Google Review

“Exceeded our expectations”

Sprang for the parlour car and it was worth it...great vistas, wonderful service and the whole experience was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. Lunch was superb. Saw elk, deer, antelope...loved the 10, 500 feet summit and the whole train experience.

– Clair B • Tripadvisor Review

“Scenery is awesome”

I went on the train with my two sisters, we had fun learning about the area. The scenery is awesome, the personnel were very knowledgeable and I am going to try to go back in the fall when the leaves are turning.

– Debby P • Tripadvisor Review

“So friendly and helpful”

This is a top notch train trip. Well organized and very informative. The views are spectacular! The lunch that was provided was great. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Variety of views: mountain tops, meadows, and high desert. Would definitely go again!

– Kacky2014 • Tripadvisor Review

“The best scenic railroad”

The Cumbres & Toltec Railroad is the best scenic railroad I have been on (and I've been on several). From the train personnel to the scenery to the fantastic lunch and car service, it is just top notch. This was my second trip.

– Brian V • Tripadvisor Review

“Superb steam experience”

A superb steam experience. Stunning views, friendly staff, a wonderful experience. Geoff our engineer was a real character. Worth a visit, do not miss this railway.

– Stephen P • Tripadvisor Review

Voted the #1 Thing to Do in Chama & Antonito.

Join us for a day trip through the unspoiled Rocky Mountain West and on what the readers of USA Today have called the best, and most scenic train ride in America (2016, 2019, 2020). Depart from Antonito, Colorado or Chama, New Mexico for a steam train ride of a lifetime! Find adventure on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad with a journey you’ll never forget!