Special Trains
Our Special Trains include evening departures with live entertainment and dinner included. Or try our themed rides focusing on topics like wildflowers and geology. Join us to watch Independence Day fireworks, or ride the historic Galloping Goose #5. In the winter, join us for the holiday Santa Train for something completely different, and fun.
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03augalldayOne-Day Locomotive 315 Photo Freight 8-3-19Friends of the C&TSRR August 3, 2019 Charter
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One-Day Locomotive 315 Photo Freight Charter
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One-Day Locomotive 315
Photo Freight Charter
Saturday, August 3, 2019
The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Inc. and the Durango Railroad Historical Society are jointly offering this 1-day mixed train over the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad operating from Antonito to Chama. This mixed train will include several freight cars, an open rider gondola, restored historic coach #292 and a caboose.
Fares:
$225/person Friends & DRHS Members
$250/person General Public
Schedule:
Depart Antonito: 8:30am
Arrive Chama: 6:00pm
Return Antonito: 7:15pm Via Motorcoach
Lunch at Osier is included in the price of the fare plus water and snacks on the train during the trip. Runbys planned for numerous locations on the westbound journey. We are limiting the capacity to 50 passengers. Reservation cutoff is Monday July 22 to determine if there is enough demand to operate the charter. A morning motorcoach will depart Chama at 7:00am arriving Antonito at 8:00am. The cost to ride this bus will be $25/person.
Call the Friends Office in Albuquerque at 505-880-1311 for reservations.
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All Day (Saturday)
04augalldayWildflower/Botany TrainSunday, August 4, 2019
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Wildflower Special Featuring Unique Mountain Botanicals along our tracks – Sunday, August 4,
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Wildflower Special
Featuring Unique Mountain Botanicals along our tracks – Sunday, August 4, 2019
Departing at 8:30 AM from Antonito, Return by Motor Coach
or take the Motor Coach from Chama, NM at 7:00 a.m. to board the train at 8:30 in Antonito
Adult Coach $165.00
Student $105.00
Infant $0.00
The C&TSRR is honored to have two experts in the realm of Wildflowers and Botany. Mary Steuver, Chama District Forester and Botanical Bob (Pennington) owner of the famed Agua Fria Nursery in Santa Fe, NM will help guide the train in search of indigenous wildflowers. Be a student of the wild; our Field Guides are here to share their knowledge on a fascinating and informative steam train adventure.
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| Columbines July 21, 2019, Great to look at, but illegal to pick. |
Join us for a botanist’s dream train on Sunday, August 4, 2019, 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.
Mary Stuever, Chama District Forester of the New Mexico State Forestry will serve as the Field Guide throughout the route. Special informative guide books will also be provided to the passengers on this amazing train ride.
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 motor coach will return passengers to their originating terminal by highway, offering yet a different route show-casing the beauty of the Southern Rockies.
Passengers may choose to ride the luxury motor coach from Chama to Antonito in the morning at 7:00 a.m. or to return by luxury motor coach to Antonito, CO departing Chama, NM at 6:15 p.m.
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 two open observation cars available to all passengers.
The train will be staffed with experts in the ecology, climatology, plants, and natural and human history unique to this region. Everyone, from the casual observer to the expert botanist, will enjoy a memorable learning experience on the trip.
The Wild Flower Special is scheduled to depart the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Depot at Antonito, Colorado at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2019.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad luxury motor coach service is included from Chama to Antonito in the morning at 7:00 a.m.
Seating is limited, so early reservations are advised.
Wild Flower Special/Botany Train Information:
Date: Sunday, August 4, 2019, Leaves Antonito, CO 8:30 a.m. Arrives Chama, NM 6:00 p.m.
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Train ride, luxury motor coach ride, lunch at Osier and Botany Train Guidebook are included in ticket price.
Please bring rain gear in case of light showers. Small coolers of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are allowed as lunch will be near 2:00pm.
Please call 1-888-286-2737 for reservations.
Overnight Accommodations and Restaurants in the area are also available.
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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 3-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 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. Find more details here.
- June 21-24, 2019 – Sold Out
- July 12-15, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 8-12, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 30 – September 2, 2019 – Sold Out
- October 11-14, 2019 – Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone:
1-888-286-2737
Questions? Please email Ed Beaudette –TGallegos@CumbresToltec.com
Download a sample class itinerary here!
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8 (Thursday) 12:00 am - 12 (Monday) 11:59 pm
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August 17, 2019 Saturday Night Dinner Train 5:00 p.m. – Chama to Cumbres and back by train 9:00 p.m. Costume Contest, Theme: Northern NM fiesta attire (with prizes for best attire!)
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August 17, 2019
Saturday Night Dinner Train 5:00 p.m. – Chama to Cumbres and back by train 9:00 p.m. Costume Contest, Theme: Northern NM fiesta attire (with prizes for best attire!) and live entertainment by Mariachis Azteca of Santa Fe, NM.
| Classic Coach Adult/Child (2-12) | Deluxe Tourist Adult/Child (2-12) | Premium Parlor 21 and over |
|---|---|---|
| $104.75/$49.75 | $165.75/$79.75 | $205.75 |
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All Day (Saturday)
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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 3-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 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. Find more details here.
- June 21-24, 2019 – Sold Out
- July 12-15, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 8-12, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 30 – September 2, 2019 – Sold Out
- October 11-14, 2019 – Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone:
1-888-286-2737
Questions? Please email Tracy Gallegos –TGallego@CumbresToltec.com
Download a sample class itinerary here!
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August 30 (Friday) 12:00 am - September 2 (Monday) 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 3-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 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. Find more details here.
- June 21-24, 2019 – Sold Out
- July 12-15, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 8-12, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 30 – September 2, 2019 – Sold Out
- October 11-14, 2019 – Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone:
1-888-286-2737
Questions? Please email Tracy Gallegos –TGallego@CumbresToltec.com
Download a sample class itinerary here!
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August 30 (Friday) 12:00 am - September 2 (Monday) 11:59 pm
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September 14, 2019 Saturday Night Dinner Train 5:00 p.m. – Chama to Cumbres and back by train 9:00 p.m. Famed jazz musician Jon Barnes will provide live entertainment for this Prohibition-era Speakeasy-themed
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September 14, 2019
Saturday Night Dinner Train
5:00 p.m. – Chama to Cumbres and back by train 9:00 p.m.
Famed jazz musician Jon Barnes will provide live entertainment for this Prohibition-era Speakeasy-themed evening. Barnes, who performed with Little Anthony and the Imperials, Smokey Robinson, Billy Preston, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many more famous artists, will return from his Europe Tour to play for us on a train ride to the Speakeasy Pavilion. There, passengers will enjoy a prime rib, savory chicken and fresh fish dinner. Barnes will also be performing ragtime music, signing CDs, and autographing his new book at the dinner gala.
Prohibition-era costumes are encouraged; the best Roaring Twenties attire will win prizes.
Only ticket holders will be given the secret word for entrance to this private party!
| Classic Coach Adult/Child (2-12) | Deluxe Tourist Adult/Child (2-12) | Premium Parlor 21 and over |
|---|---|---|
| $104.75/$49.75 (2-12) |
$165.75/$79.75 (2-12) |
$205.75 |
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(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
25sep(sep 25)12:01 am29(sep 29)11:55 pmGalloping Goose No. 5September 25-29, 2019
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Join us for a wild adventure you’ll never forget! Step into the Wild West, and ride Galloping Goose No. 5 on the historic Cumbres
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Join us for a wild adventure you’ll never forget!
Step into the Wild West, and ride Galloping Goose No. 5 on the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
Dates: September 25-29, 2019
The Experience:
Day 1. 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. Cost: $125 per adult. 9 seats available.*
Day 2. Chama, NM to Antonito, CO (with lunch at Osier). Highlights include everything from Day 1 PLUS Rock Tunnel, the 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 trip (one-way). We’ll cross the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Departure at 8:30 am. Cost: $125 per adult. 12 seats available.*
Day 3. Antonito, CO to Chama, NM (with lunch at Osier). 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, and everything else included on Day 2. PLUS, we’ll descend the four percent grade from Cumbres Pass to Chama, enjoying phenomenal views of northern New Mexico and the Chama River Valley the entire way. This is a 64 mile trip (one-way). We’ll cross the Colorado/New Mexico border 11 times! Departure at 8:30 am. Cost: $125 per adult. 9 seats available.*
Day 4. 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. Cost: $125 per adult. 15 seats available.*
Day 5. Chama, NM to Cumbres Pass, CO. Return to Chama. This is a comfortable half-day trip. Highlights include Lobato Trestle, Cresco Tank (built in 1893), Windy Point and Cumbres Pass (elevation 10,022 feet). We’ll turn around on the wye at Cumbres before returning to Chama. Departure at 8:30 am. Cost: $60 per adult. 21 seats available.*
Note: All days include photo stops and video run-bys. *Seat availability updated 8/13/2019.
Tickets & Info: 1-888-286-2737 info@cumbrestoltec.com
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25 (Wednesday) 12:01 am - 29 (Sunday) 11:55 pm
october
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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 3-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 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. Find more details here.
- June 21-24, 2019 – Sold Out
- July 12-15, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 8-12, 2019 – Sold Out
- August 30 – September 2, 2019 – Sold Out
- October 11-14, 2019 – Sold Out
Reservations are available by phone:
1-888-286-2737
Questions? Please email Tracy Gallegos – TGallegos@CumbresToltec.com
Download a sample class itinerary here!
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11 (Friday) 12:00 am - 14 (Monday) 11:59 pm
Car Options:
Click on any of the cars below for more information and to book online.
Premium Parlor Car
Deluxe Tourist Car
Classic Coach Car
Gondola Car - Open to All Passengers