Special Trains
Our 2022 Special Trains include the monthly 168 Brunch Special, the 168 Dinner Special, the Geology Train, which will run twice this year, the Botany (Wildflower) train, and the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration train.
Explore our special train page by clicking on the photo to learn more!
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04julallday168 - 4th of July Day Train4th Of July 168 Celebration Train!

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Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment,
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Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment, the needle of time runs backward as you travel from Antonito to Osier Station in Victorian Splendor. Lovingly rehabilitated to Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, no experience is more authentic.
Board the train at Antonito Depot at 10:00 AM head to Osier Station and enjoy lunch.
- 168 4th of July Day Train– 10:00 AM Depart Antonito Depot by Train, Lunch at Osier Station; Return to Antonito by Train- 4:40 PM
TICKET PRICES:
*Lunch included in all ticket prices.*
Adult Coach: $200.00
Child Coach (6-12): $100.00
Child Coach (2-5): $50.00
Denver & Rio Grande Caboose: $215.00
**To book Caboose, must call and make a reservation through a ticket reservationist at 1-888-286-2737**
**PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues may have difficulties boarding this train.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information in regards to this matter.**
Time
All Day (Monday)
august
07augalldayWildflower/Botany TrainSunday, August 7, 2022

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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Wildflower Special Sunday, August 7, 2022
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Wildflower Special
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Option 1: Depart at 8:00 am from Antonito by Train, Return by Motorcoach to Antonito at 3:30 pm
Option 2: Depart at 6:30 am from Chama by Motorcoach, Return by Train at 3:30 pm
Adult Coach: $200.00
Student: $130.00
*A sack lunch is included in the ticket price, and prices are subject to a 7% Historical Preservation Fee**
Seating is limited, so early reservations are advised!
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Join us for a botanist’s dream train on Sunday, August 7, 2022, for a fun and educational seminar-style train excursion that will point out the indigenous wildflowers in full bloom on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad route. This train makes multiple stops along Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad so expert foresters and botanists can serve as the Field Guides throughout the route. Special informative guide books will also be provided to the passengers on this amazing train ride.
NEW this year will be a planned stop at Cumbres Pass Summit where there will be flower and plant exhibits to experience up close and personal!
Join us for a unique all-day 64-mile train trip from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico to study the unique Southern Rocky Mountain ecosystems along the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. A luxury Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad motorcoach will return passengers to their originating terminal by highway, offering yet a different route show-casing the beauty of the Southern Rockies. Our special Wild Flower train will travel through most of the Life Zones found in the Southern Rockies, with several stops planned to view the landscapes and plants found along our route. The train will consist of covered coaches with comfortable seats for all passengers, plus a concession car and open observation cars available to all passengers.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information!
Time
All Day (Sunday)

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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
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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. Find more details here.
- June 23-26, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 11-15, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 25-28, 2022 – Sold Out
- September 1-4, 2022- Sold Out
- September 8-11, 2022- Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone. Please call to be added to the 2021 waiting list.
1-575-219-3306
Questions? Please email Tracy Ontiveros –[email protected]
Time
11 (Thursday) 12:00 am - 14 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

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168 Dinner Train! Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th
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168 Dinner Train!
Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment, the needle of time runs backward as you travel from Antonito to Cumbres Pass in Victorian Splendor. Lovingly rehabilitated to Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, no experience is more authentic. Enjoy dinner at 10,015 ft. Cumbres Pass, the highest operational railroad pass in North America!
168 Dinner Trip Options:
- 168D– Bus from Chama to Antonito, Train Antonito to Cumbres Pass, Dinner at Cumbres Pass, then return by bus to Chama where your vehicle is after dinner!
- 12:30 PM Chama to Antonito by Bus/ Antonito to Cumbres Pass by Train/ Return to Chama by bus 7:30 PM
- 168 D2- Train from Antonito to Cumbres Psss, Dinner at Cumbres Pass, then return to Antonito where your vehicle is after Dinner!
- 2:00 PM Antonito to Cumbres Pass by Train/ Return to Antonito by bus 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
Coach: $235.00
Denver & Rio Grande Caboose: $250.00
**To book Caboose, must call and make a reservation through a ticket reservationist at 1-888-286-2737**
**PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues may have difficulties boarding this train.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information in regards to this matter.**
Time
All Day (Saturday)

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168 Brunch Train! Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th
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168 Brunch Train!
Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment, the needle of time runs backward as you travel from Cumbres Pass to Antonito in Victorian Splendor. Lovingly rehabilitated to Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, no experience is more authentic.
Board the train at Cumbres Pass at 9:00 AM and head to Osier Station and enjoy a Sunday brunch. Continue to Antonito after lunch and then enjoy about an hour bus ride back to your vehicle at Cumbres Pass.
168 Brunch
- 168B– Depart Cumbres Pass by Train, brunch at Osier Station, continue to Antonito by train, and bus back to Cumbres Pass
- 9:00 AM Cumbres Pass to Antonito by Train/ Antonito to Cumbres Pass by bus- 2:45 PM
Ticket Prices:
Coach: $225.00
Denver & Rio Grande Caboose: $240.00
**To book Caboose, must call and make a reservation through a ticket reservationist at 1-888-286-2737**
**PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues may have difficulties boarding this train.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information in regards to this matter.**
Time
All Day (Sunday)

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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
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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. Find more details here.
- June 23-26, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 11-15, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 25-28, 2022 – Sold Out
- September 1-4, 2022- Sold Out
- September 8-11, 2022- Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone. Please call to be added to the 2023 waiting list.
1-575-219-3306
Questions? Please email Tracy Ontiveros –[email protected]
Time
25 (Thursday) 12:00 am - 28 (Sunday) 11:59 pm
september

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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
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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. Find more details here.
- June 23-26, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 11-15, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 25-28, 2022 – Sold Out
- September 1-4, 2022- Sold Out
- September 8-11, 2022- Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone. Please call to be added to the 2023 waiting list.
1-575-219-3306
Questions? Please email Tracy Ontiveros –[email protected]
Time
1 (Thursday) 12:00 am - 4 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

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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
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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. Find more details here.
- June 23-26, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 11-15, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 25-28, 2022 – Sold Out
- September 1-4, 2022- Sold Out
- September 8-11, 2022- Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone. Please call to be added to the 2021 waiting list.
1-575-219-3306
Questions? Please email Tracy Ontiveros –[email protected]
Time
8 (Thursday) 12:00 am - 11 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

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168 Dinner Train! Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th
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168 Dinner Train!
Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment, the needle of time runs backward as you travel from Antonito to Cumbres Pass in Victorian Splendor. Lovingly rehabilitated to Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, no experience is more authentic. Enjoy dinner at 10,015 ft. Cumbres Pass, the highest operational railroad pass in North America!
168 Dinner Trip Options:
- 168D– Bus from Chama to Antonito, Train Antonito to Cumbres Pass, Dinner at Cumbres Pass, then return by bus to Chama where your vehicle is after dinner!
- 12:30 PM Chama to Antonito by Bus/ Antonito to Cumbres Pass by Train/ Return to Chama by bus 7:30 PM
- 168 D2- Train from Antonito to Cumbres Psss, Dinner at Cumbres Pass, then return to Antonito where your vehicle is after Dinner!
- 2:00 PM Antonito to Cumbres Pass by Train/ Return to Antonito by bus 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
Coach: $235.00
Denver & Rio Grande Caboose: $250.00
**To book Caboose, must call and make a reservation through a ticket reservationist at 1-888-286-2737**
**PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues may have difficulties boarding this train.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information in regards to this matter.**
Time
All Day (Saturday)

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168 Brunch Train! Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th
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168 Brunch Train!
Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment, the needle of time runs backward as you travel from Cumbres Pass to Antonito in Victorian Splendor. Lovingly rehabilitated to Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, no experience is more authentic.
Board the train at Cumbres Pass at 9:00 AM and head to Osier Station and enjoy a Sunday brunch. Continue to Antonito after lunch and then enjoy about an hour bus ride back to your vehicle at Cumbres Pass.
168 Brunch
- 168B– Depart Cumbres Pass by Train, brunch at Osier Station, continue to Antonito by train, and bus back to Cumbres Pass
- 9:00 AM Cumbres Pass to Antonito by Train/ Antonito to Cumbres Pass by bus- 2:45 PM
Ticket Prices:
Coach: $225.00
Denver & Rio Grande Caboose: $240.00
**To book Caboose, must call and make a reservation through a ticket reservationist at 1-888-286-2737**
**PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues may have difficulties boarding this train.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information in regards to this matter.**
Time
All Day (Sunday)

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Ticket Prices: Adult: $200.00 Student: $130.00
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Ticket Prices:
Adult: $200.00
Student: $130.00
For all Geologists – from the newly-interested to the practiced professional.
On September 17th, a special train will depart to traverse spectacular geology along the Cumbres & Toltec track. Experiencing the incredible overviews of the Rio Grande Rift, the eruptive evidence of the San Juan Volcanic Field, the Precambrian core of the Tusas Mountains, recent glacial deposits, and snapshots of the Jurassic, will not be enough. This special train will stop at many outcroppings and rail cuts along the right of way, so passengers may mingle, marvel, and collect photographs. These unique experiences are only accessible on the train route.
The opportunities are priceless:
- Join a cadre of distinguished Geologists for a truly extraordinary day on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.
- The railroad passes through one of the most unique, varied geologic areas in the U.S. and it is the ONLY way to see all those sights.
- See metamorphic rock as old as that at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
- The train will make a number of stops along the route to allow the Geologists to interpret the various Geologic points of interest.
- Lunch at Osier, Colorado is included in the ticket price.
- View and marvel at volcanoes, unusual rock formations, multiple volcanic deposits, tunnels, and an untouched landscape.
- A mile by mile Geologic rail log will be provided to each participant.
Geology Train Trip Options:
- Bus from Chama to Antonito, Return to Chama by Train
- 7:00 AM Chama to Antonito by Bus/ Lunch at Osier Station/ Return to Chama by Train 6:00 PM
- Train from Antonito to Chama, Return to Antonito by Bus
- 8:30 AM Antonito to Chama by Train/ Lunch at Osier Station/ Return to Antonito by Bus 7:15 PM
All Fares Are Subject To A 7% Historical Preservation Fee.
For Reservations By Phone: 1-888-286-2737
Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM MST.
Please call: 1-888-286-2737
Email: [email protected]
A concession car will be available for the purchase of snacks and beverages. Small coolers of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are allowed.
Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen, layered clothing, and closed-toe shoes.
Most of the day is spent at or above 9,000′. Please make sure you are able to handle long periods of time at this elevation.
Time
All Day (Saturday)

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Join us for an adventure you’ll never forget! Experience the authentic American West aboard Galloping Goose NO. 5 on the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
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Join us for an adventure you’ll never forget!
Experience the authentic American West aboard Galloping Goose NO. 5 on the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
Dates: September 27-October 2, 2022
The Experience:
Day 1: September 27, 2022- Chama, NM to Osier, CO (with lunch at Osier). Return to Chama. Highlights include Lobato Trestle, Cresco Tank (built-in 1893), Windy Point, Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,022 feet), Tanglefoot Curve, Los Pinos, Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), and the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880). Departure at 8:30 am; arrival 5:00 pm. Cost: $180 per adult. 25 seats available.
Day 2: September 28, 2022- Chama, NM to Antonito, CO (with lunch at Osier). Highlights include everything from Day 1 PLUS Rock Tunnel, Toltec Gorge, Calico Cut, Phantom Curve, Mud Tunnel, historic Sublette, Big Horn, Whiplash Curve, Lava Tank, Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), and much more. This is a 64-mile journey (one-way) across the entire Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. We’ll cross the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Departure at 8:30 am by Goose No. 5; Arrival at 5:30 pm by bus. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare). 25 seats available.
Day 3:September 29, 2022- Antonito, CO to Chama, NM (with lunch at Osier). Make the 64 mile journey from Antonito, CO to Chama NM, crossing the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Highlights include Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), Lava Tank, Whiplash Curve, Big Horn, historic Sublette, Mud Tunnel, Phantom Curve, Calico Cut, the Toltec Gorge, Rock Tunnel. We’ll also stop for lunch (included) at the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880), and we’ll visit Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), Los Pinos, Tanglefoot Curve, and Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,015 feet). From Cumbres Pass, we’ll descend the four percent to Chama, enjoying phenomenal views of northern New Mexico and the Chama River Valley the entire way. Departure at 7:15 am by bus from Chama to Antonito return to Chama by Goose No. 5 at 5:00pm. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare). 25 seats available.
Day 4: September 30, 2022-Chama, NM to Antonito, CO (with lunch at Osier). Highlights include everything from Day 1 PLUS Rock Tunnel, Toltec Gorge, Calico Cut, Phantom Curve, Mud Tunnel, historic Sublette, Big Horn, Whiplash Curve, Lava Tank, Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), and much more. This is a 64-mile journey (one-way) across the entire Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. We’ll cross the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Departure at 8:30 am by Goose No. 5; Arrival at 5:30 pm by bus. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare).25 seats available.
Day 5: October 1, 2022- Antonito, CO to Chama, NM (with lunch at Osier). Make the 64 mile journey from Antonito, CO to Chama NM, crossing the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Highlights include Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), Lava Tank, Whiplash Curve, Big Horn, historic Sublette, Mud Tunnel, Phantom Curve, Calico Cut, the Toltec Gorge, Rock Tunnel. We’ll also stop for lunch (included) at the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880), and we’ll visit Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), Los Pinos, Tanglefoot Curve, and Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,015 feet). From Cumbres Pass, we’ll descend the four percent to Chama, enjoying phenomenal views of northern New Mexico and the Chama River Valley the entire way. Departure at 7:15 am by bus from Chama to Antonito return to Chama by Goose No. 5 at 5:00 pm. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare).25 seats available.
Day 6: October 2, 2022- Chama, NM to Osier, CO (with lunch at Osier).Return to Chama. Highlights include Lobato Trestle, Cresco Tank (built-in 1893), Windy Point, Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,022 feet), Tanglefoot Curve, Los Pinos, Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), and the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880). Departure at 8:30 am; arrival 5:00 pm. Cost: $180 per adult. 25 seats available.
Note: All days include photo stops and video run-bys.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Tickets & Info: 1-888-286-2737 [email protected]
Time
September 27 (Tuesday) 12:00 am - October 2 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

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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
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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. Find more details here.
- August 11-15, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 25-28, 2022 – Sold Out
- September 1-4, 2022- Sold Out
- September 8-11, 2022- Sold Out
- September 29- October 2- Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone. Please call to be added to the 2021 waiting list.
1-575-219-3306
Questions? Please email Tracy Ontiveros –[email protected]
Time
September 29 (Thursday) 12:00 am - October 2 (Sunday) 11:59 pm
october

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Join us for an adventure you’ll never forget! Experience the authentic American West aboard Galloping Goose NO. 5 on the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
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Join us for an adventure you’ll never forget!
Experience the authentic American West aboard Galloping Goose NO. 5 on the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
Dates: September 27-October 2, 2022
The Experience:
Day 1: September 27, 2022- Chama, NM to Osier, CO (with lunch at Osier). Return to Chama. Highlights include Lobato Trestle, Cresco Tank (built-in 1893), Windy Point, Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,022 feet), Tanglefoot Curve, Los Pinos, Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), and the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880). Departure at 8:30 am; arrival 5:00 pm. Cost: $180 per adult. 25 seats available.
Day 2: September 28, 2022- Chama, NM to Antonito, CO (with lunch at Osier). Highlights include everything from Day 1 PLUS Rock Tunnel, Toltec Gorge, Calico Cut, Phantom Curve, Mud Tunnel, historic Sublette, Big Horn, Whiplash Curve, Lava Tank, Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), and much more. This is a 64-mile journey (one-way) across the entire Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. We’ll cross the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Departure at 8:30 am by Goose No. 5; Arrival at 5:30 pm by bus. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare). 25 seats available.
Day 3:September 29, 2022- Antonito, CO to Chama, NM (with lunch at Osier). Make the 64 mile journey from Antonito, CO to Chama NM, crossing the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Highlights include Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), Lava Tank, Whiplash Curve, Big Horn, historic Sublette, Mud Tunnel, Phantom Curve, Calico Cut, the Toltec Gorge, Rock Tunnel. We’ll also stop for lunch (included) at the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880), and we’ll visit Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), Los Pinos, Tanglefoot Curve, and Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,015 feet). From Cumbres Pass, we’ll descend the four percent to Chama, enjoying phenomenal views of northern New Mexico and the Chama River Valley the entire way. Departure at 7:15 am by bus from Chama to Antonito return to Chama by Goose No. 5 at 5:00pm. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare). 25 seats available.
Day 4: September 30, 2022-Chama, NM to Antonito, CO (with lunch at Osier). Highlights include everything from Day 1 PLUS Rock Tunnel, Toltec Gorge, Calico Cut, Phantom Curve, Mud Tunnel, historic Sublette, Big Horn, Whiplash Curve, Lava Tank, Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), and much more. This is a 64-mile journey (one-way) across the entire Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. We’ll cross the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Departure at 8:30 am by Goose No. 5; Arrival at 5:30 pm by bus. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare).25 seats available.
Day 5: October 1, 2022- Antonito, CO to Chama, NM (with lunch at Osier). Make the 64 mile journey from Antonito, CO to Chama NM, crossing the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Highlights include Ferguson’s Trestle (also known as Hangman’s Trestle), Lava Tank, Whiplash Curve, Big Horn, historic Sublette, Mud Tunnel, Phantom Curve, Calico Cut, the Toltec Gorge, Rock Tunnel. We’ll also stop for lunch (included) at the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880), and we’ll visit Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), Los Pinos, Tanglefoot Curve, and Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,015 feet). From Cumbres Pass, we’ll descend the four percent to Chama, enjoying phenomenal views of northern New Mexico and the Chama River Valley the entire way. Departure at 7:15 am by bus from Chama to Antonito return to Chama by Goose No. 5 at 5:00 pm. Cost: $180 per adult (includes lunch at Osier and bus fare).25 seats available.
Day 6: October 2, 2022- Chama, NM to Osier, CO (with lunch at Osier).Return to Chama. Highlights include Lobato Trestle, Cresco Tank (built-in 1893), Windy Point, Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,022 feet), Tanglefoot Curve, Los Pinos, Cascade Trestle (built-in 1889), and the remote outpost of Osier (with structures dating to 1880). Departure at 8:30 am; arrival 5:00 pm. Cost: $180 per adult. 25 seats available.
Note: All days include photo stops and video run-bys.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Tickets & Info: 1-888-286-2737 [email protected]oltec.com
Time
September 27 (Tuesday) 12:00 am - October 2 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

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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
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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. Find more details here.
- August 11-15, 2022 – Sold Out
- August 25-28, 2022 – Sold Out
- September 1-4, 2022- Sold Out
- September 8-11, 2022- Sold Out
- September 29- October 2- Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone. Please call to be added to the 2021 waiting list.
1-575-219-3306
Questions? Please email Tracy Ontiveros –[email protected]
Time
September 29 (Thursday) 12:00 am - October 2 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Event Details
168 Dinner Train! Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th
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168 Dinner Train!
Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment, the needle of time runs backward as you travel from Antonito to Cumbres Pass in Victorian Splendor. Lovingly rehabilitated to Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, no experience is more authentic. Enjoy dinner at 10,015 ft. Cumbres Pass, the highest operational railroad pass in North America!
168 Dinner Trip Options:
- 168D– Bus from Chama to Antonito, Train Antonito to Cumbres Pass, Dinner at Cumbres Pass, then return by bus to Chama where your vehicle is after dinner!
- 12:30 PM Chama to Antonito by Bus/ Antonito to Cumbres Pass by Train/ Return to Chama by bus 7:30 PM
- 168 D2- Train from Antonito to Cumbres Psss, Dinner at Cumbres Pass, then return to Antonito where your vehicle is after Dinner!
- 2:00 PM Antonito to Cumbres Pass by Train/ Return to Antonito by bus 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
Coach: $235.00
Denver & Rio Grande Caboose: $250.00
**To book Caboose, must call and make a reservation through a ticket reservationist at 1-888-286-2737**
**PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues may have difficulties boarding this train.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information in regards to this matter.**
Time
All Day (Saturday)

Event Details
168 Brunch Train! Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th
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168 Brunch Train!
Led by the Historic #168 Steam Locomotive, experience the original west just as it was from our museum-quality historic train! Featuring all original Denver and Rio Grande 19th century equipment, the needle of time runs backward as you travel from Cumbres Pass to Antonito in Victorian Splendor. Lovingly rehabilitated to Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, no experience is more authentic.
Board the train at Cumbres Pass at 9:00 AM and head to Osier Station and enjoy a Sunday brunch. Continue to Antonito after lunch and then enjoy about an hour bus ride back to your vehicle at Cumbres Pass.
168 Brunch
- 168B– Depart Cumbres Pass by Train, brunch at Osier Station, continue to Antonito by train, and bus back to Cumbres Pass
- 9:00 AM Cumbres Pass to Antonito by Train/ Antonito to Cumbres Pass by bus- 2:45 PM
Ticket Prices:
Coach: $225.00
Denver & Rio Grande Caboose: $240.00
**To book Caboose, must call and make a reservation through a ticket reservationist at 1-888-286-2737**
**PLEASE NOTE: People with mobility issues may have difficulties boarding this train.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for more information in regards to this matter.**
Time
All Day (Sunday)
24oct12:00 am11:59 pmToltec Rattler Redux- Photo Freight- SOLD OUT C&TSRR October 24, 2022 Charter

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SOLD OUT! Toltec Rattler Redux Photo Freight Charter Photo By: John B. West taken
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Toltec Rattler Redux
Photo Freight Charter
Photo By: John B. West taken in 1972
Monday, October 24, 2022
All Aboard the Historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad for an extraordinary adventure that will take you back in time.
We are excited to announce the re-creation of a 1972 photo freight with the Toltec Rattler Redux on October 24, 2022! Limited seats are available for this 12-hour historic excursion! Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. MST on February 1st, 2022.
We will re-create a mixed freight from 50 years ago with similar equipment, operating on the same tracks, creating the same visual images that were once familiar on the Denver & Rio Grande.
Fares:
$300/person, Lunch Included.
Schedule: Chama to Big Horn and Return to Chama
Depart Chama: 7:00 am
Arrive Chama: 7:35pm
Runbys planned for numerous locations for this journey. We are limiting the capacity to 50 passengers.
Consist:
K-36 lettered with C&TS Herald and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Block lettering. A mix of freight cars, rider boxcars, rider gondola, and caboose.
Call 1-888-286-2737 or Book Online. Tickets will be available on a first-come first-serve basis, NO Waitlist.
Time
(Monday) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Event Details
SOLD OUT! Toltec Rattler Redux II Photo Freight Charter Photo By: John B. West
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Event Details
SOLD OUT!
Toltec Rattler Redux II
Photo Freight Charter
Photo By: John B. West taken in 1972
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
All Aboard the Historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad for an extraordinary adventure that will take you back in time.Due to popular demand, we are offering this photo freight charter for a second time on Tuesday, October 25th.
We are excited to announce the re-creation of a 1972 photo freight with the Toltec Rattler Redux on October 25, 2022! Limited seats are available for this 12-hour historic excursion!
We will re-create a mixed freight from 50 years ago with similar equipment, operating on the same tracks, creating the same visual images that were once familiar on the Denver & Rio Grande.
Fares:
$300/person, Lunch Included.
Schedule: Chama to Big Horn and Return to Chama
Depart Chama: 7:00 am
Arrive Chama: 7:35pm
Runbys planned for numerous locations for this journey. We are limiting the capacity to 50 passengers.
Consist:
K-36 lettered with C&TS Herald and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Block lettering. A mix of freight cars, rider boxcars, rider gondola, and caboose.
Call 1-888-286-2737 or Book Online. Tickets will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 am - 11:59 pm