Engineer & Fireman School
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic (C&TS) Railroad will not offer its Fireman & Engineer School during the 2023 season. The popular program, is suspended while the railroad focuses on maximizing the use of its locomotive fleet to meet the demand for daily passenger service.
Questions? Please email –[email protected] or call 575-200-1768
Stoking the fires
An Engineer Preparing
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 4-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.
Fireman and Engineer School Itinerary
Please note that there may be changes, but you will be made aware of any changes ahead of time.
Day 1
8:15 a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
8:30a.m., Start classwork at Chama Fire Station
12:00 p.m., Break for lunch (provided by Railroad) at Fire Station
1:00 p.m., Meet back at Chama Shop for familiarization section of training
4:00 p.m., Class concludes
Day 2
7:30 a.m., Meet at Chama Depot
8:00 a.m., Board train for departure to Antonito
10:45 a.m., Pick up Lunch at Osier (provided by Railroad)
11:00 a.m., Depart Osier Station for Antonito (meet #215 at Toltec)
3:30 p.m., Train arrives Antonito
4:00 p.m., Board CTSRR vehicles, return to Chama
Day 3
5:30 a.m., Meet at Chama Depot; Small continental style breakfast (provided by Railroad)
6:00 a.m., Depart for Antonito (transportation provided by Railroad)
7:30 a.m., Board train for departure to Osier
11:45 a.m., Pick up Lunch at Osier (provided by Railroad)
1:15 p.m., Depart for Antonito (on arrival of #215)
3:45 p.m., Arrive in Antonito
4:15 p.m., Board CTSRR vehicles, return to Chama
Day 4
6:00 a.m., Meet at Chama Depot; Small continental style breakfast (provided by Railroad)
6:30 a.m., Depart for Antonito (transportation provided by Railroad)
8:00 a.m. Board train for departure to Chama
11:45 a.m., Lunch at Osier
12:25 p.m., Depart for Chama (on arrival of #216)
3:30 p.m., Arrive in Chama for Graduation
What to bring – Required:
- Ankle supporting steel or composite toed boots
- Eye protection
- Cap or Hat
- Work gloves
- Overalls- no polyester
- Long sleeve shirts- no polyester
What to bring – Recommended:
- Sunscreen
- Bug Repellant
- Bandanas
- Snacks