Special Trips

This one-way, 1-hour 15-minute trip is geared for the CDT Hiker. Climb aboard at Cumbres Pass after your CDT hike and ride to Chama. Coach Car seating offered, with snacks available in our concession car and access to the Open-Air Gondola for scenic views and wildlife spotting.

This one-way, 1-hour 15-minute trip is geared for the CDT Hiker. Climb aboard in Chama and ride to Cumbres pass, where you can access the Continental Divide Trail!  Coach Car seating offered, with snacks available in our concession car and the Open-Air Gondola for scenic views and wildlife spotting.

A special train will depart to traverse spectacular geology along the Cumbres & Toltec track.  This special train will stop at many outcroppings and rail cuts along the right of way, so passengers may mingle, marvel, and collect photographs.

Experience the incredible overviews of the Rio Grande Rift, the eruptive evidence of the San Juan Volcanic Field, and more in this unforgettable trip!

Embark on this unique experience complete with wine from Colorado Winery Fox Fire Farms and dinner. You’ll ride in Victorian splendor aboard all original Denver & Rio Grande 19th century cars, pulled by one of our legendary K-36 class steam locomotives.

Embark on this unique experience complete with local brews from San Luis Valley Brewery and dinner. You’ll ride in Victorian splendor aboard all original Denver & Rio Grande 19th century cars, pulled by locomotive 168, our oldest locomotive built in 1883.

Traverse over the entire 64-mile Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railraod track aboard Galloping Goose NO.5. Experience breathtaking Rocky Mountain views crossing the Colorado-New Mexico border 11 times.

Climb aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad for an unforgettable night under one of the darkest skies in the world.