Engineer & Fireman School

Have you ever dreamed of shoveling coal or pulling on a throttle?  Check out the Fireman & Engineer school for a chance to live out your dream! During our 3-day Fireman Class, you’ll learn to fire an antique K-36 Baldwin locomotive with actual running time on the rails. The 4-day Engineering School and Advanced Class will take you even further with more running throttle time, and a hands-on education into the daily service and maintenance aspects of the railroad.

2019 Dates:

June 21-24, 2019 –Sold Out
July 12-15, 2019 – Sold Out
August 9-12, 2019 – Sold Out
August 30 – September 2, 2019 – Sold Out
October 11-14, 2019 – Sold Out

Please contact Tracy Gallegos with questions:
575-219-3306
TGallegos@CumbresToltec.com

Fireman and Engineer School Itinerary
Please note that there may be changes, but you will be made aware of any changes ahead of time.

Friday-
9:45a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
10:30a.m., Start classwork at meeting room in Chama City Hall Building
1:30p.m., Break for lunch (provided by Railroad) at Fosters
2:30p.m., Meet back at Chama Depot for familiarization section of training
5:30-6:00p.m., Class concludes

Saturday-
7:45a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
8:00a.m., Board train for departure for first round trip to Cumbres
12:00ish, Lunch at Chama Depot (provided by Railroad)
12:45p.m., Board train for 2^nd departure to Cumbres
4:30p.m., Train arrives back at Chama
5:15p.m., Switching completed (switching is an optional activity)

Sunday-
7:45a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
8:00a.m., Board train for departure to Antonito
11:00a.m., Box lunch at Osier
12:15p.m., Meet # 215, depart Toltec
4:00p.m., Arrive at Antonito
4:45p.m., Take the bus to Chama
6:00p.m., Back at Chama and done for the day

Monday-
5:30a.m., Coffee, juice and donuts at the Chama Depot
6:00a.m., Depart Chama in company vehicles for Antonito Depot
7:00a.m., Arrive in Antonito and prepare to take the train out
11:30a.m., Lunch at Osier
12:45p.m., Depart Osier for Chama
3:30p.m., Arrive in Chama for graduation ceremony

What to bring – Required:

1. Ankle supporting steel or similar toed boots
2. Eye protection
3. Cap
4. Work gloves

What to bring – Recommended:

1. Overalls- no polyester
2. Long sleeve shirts-no polyester
3. Sunscreen