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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 26-October 1, 2023
The Experience:
Day 1: September 26, 2023- 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. 27 seats available.
Day 2: September 27, 2023- 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). 27 seats available.
Day 3:September 28, 2023- 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). 27 seats available.
Day 4: September 29, 2023-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).27 seats available.
Day 5: September 30, 2023- 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).27 seats available.
Day 6: October 1, 2023- 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. 27 seats available.
Note: All days include photo stops and video run-bys.
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Tickets & Info: 1-888-286-2737 [email protected]
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September 26 (Tuesday) 12:00 am - October 1 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

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Outlaw BBQ Company Presents: The Outlaw Express - Brews, Views, and Que' Join us for a special evening fall train ride!
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Outlaw BBQ Company Presents: The Outlaw Express – Brews, Views, and Que’
Join us for a special evening fall train ride!
Leaving from Outlaw BBQ restaurant in Chama, NM at 3:00 p.m., we’ll take you up to Cumbres Pass, the highest operational railroad pass in America, and return to Chama where you will then enjoy a BBQ dinner, brought to you by Outlaw BBQ company, around 6:00 p.m. Experience the beauty and the GOLD RUSH along the Cumbres & Toltec aboard this dinner train during fall foliage season.
Included in your ticket price is dinner of sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey, homemade BBQ beans, mustard potato salad, and creamy coleslaw. Enjoy brews from SKA Brewing Company and tunes from local musician Higinio Martinez. (*Alcoholic beverages must be purchases separately and must be 21+ to purchase.)
COACH
Adult: $125
Child (6-12): $65
Child (2-5): $30
*Only coach class seating is available on this trip. Ticket prices subject to a 7% HPF fee*
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Please note: Ticket pickup will be at Outlaw BBQ Company not at the Cumbres & Toltec Chama Train station.
Address: 1018 NM-17, Chama, NM 87520
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All Day (Wednesday)
19oct(oct 19)12:00 am20(oct 20)11:59 pmRio Grande 463 & Rio Grande 168 Photo CharterOctober 19

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Rio Grande 463 120th Anniversary Photo Charter- & Rio Grande 168 Photo Charter **Please note the C&T is not selling these tickets!** https://steamcharters.com/rio-grande-463/
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Rio Grande 463 120th Anniversary Photo Charter- & Rio Grande 168 Photo Charter
**Please note the C&T is not selling these tickets!**
https://steamcharters.com/rio-grande-463/
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023 & Friday October 20, 2023
Location: Antonito, Colorado
October 19 – Rio Grande 463
Rio Grande 463 will feature flying Rio Grande lettering for the first photo charter in approximately 20 years along with refreshed graphite on the smokebox.
Departing from Antonito before dawn, this charter provides a day full of photographic opportunities from sunrise to late afternoon. The itinerary includes a sunrise view at Lava Tank, a traverse over the Cascade Trestle and photo runbys at several scenic locations along the line.
The train consist will include livestock stock cars and rider box cars along with a caboose.
Upon return to Antonito, we’ll set up professional LED lighting for an evening photo session around the yard.
October 20 – Rio Grande 168
Rio Grande 168 will pull a mixed consist for the first time on the Cumbres & Toltec. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity!
The train will be dated to the World War I era on the DRG&W (approximately 1919-1926). Similar to day one, we’ll depart before dawn with photo opportunities from sunrise through late afternoon.
168 will pull approximately 5-7 cars including historic passenger coaches, boxcar, tank car OR flat car and a caboose..
Included in the ticket price is a boxed lunch.
Questions? Please email Dak at: [email protected]
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19 (Thursday) 12:00 am - 20 (Friday) 11:59 pm