Help Us Celebrate 150 Years of Statehood and 250 Years of America
A Journey 150 Years in the Making
In 1876, Colorado joined the Union. By 1880, the narrow-gauge rails began carving through the San Juan Mountains.
This summer, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will bring that history to life.
As part of the official America 250 | Colorado 150 celebration, we’re proud to host The Centennial State Limited — a once-in-a-generation event that looks back at the trails we’ve forged and what’s in store for the future.
Centennial State Limited Itinerary
Friday, July 31
Departure: 11 am MT
Route: Antonito to Big Horn wye and back
Duration: 3.5 hours
Locomotive: 168
Ride behind Engine 168, the second-oldest operating steam engine in Colorado. Experience the engineering feat of the Big Horn Loop as the steam locomotive prepares for the return journey while you enjoy the crisp mountain air.
Saturday, August 1
Departure: 11 am MT
Route: Antonito to Osier station and back
Duration: 6 hours, 55 minutes
Locomotive: Doubleheader, 168 and 463
Celebrate Colorado’s statehood aboard our historic steam doubleheader! Venture to Osier Station, the remote midway heart of the line. Enjoy a delicious mountain-side buffet lunch and sweeping alpine vistas before re-boarding for the scenic return descent to Antonito.
Living History & On-Board Narration
History Ambassadors will be on board to narrate your journey, sharing stories of the 1876 founding, the silver boom, and the bi-state legacy of the C&TSRR.
Tickets & Special Offers
Friday Train: $187.60
Saturday Statehood Run: $249.00 (includes lunch at Osier)
Each ticket purchase includes a commemorative Centennial State Limited merchandise bundle:
- Challenge coin
- Mug
- Press Pass
Premium Seating
For a truly unique experience, seating is available in our historic caboose! Reserve the full car which includes 10 seats plus 4 seats in the cupola overlooking the caboose.
$3,000 for the full car, call 888-286-2737 to book.
Reserve Your Place in History
Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime sesquicentennial event are very limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our historic Colorado 150 celebration!
