Unique Rail Experiences:
Special Event Trains

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Raise a glass with loved ones and cheers to Fall aboard the Oktoberfest Express. This adults-only journey includes a German-inspired dinner, a tasting flight of five featured beers, and an evening of scenic rail travel through the mountains.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Travel behind historic steam locomotive No. 463 on an intimate journey from Antonito to Osier. Includes vintage passenger cars, live Western music by Fred Hargrove, a hearty dinner and an evening return through remote mountain railroad country.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Honor Thomas Artzberger, former Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Durango Railroad Historical Society, aboard a special fall-color mixed-train charter behind Locomotive 315. Proceeds will support the continued maintenance of Locomotive 315 and build a reserve for its next 1,472-service-day inspection.

Monday, September 28, 2026

Experience historic Locomotives 168 and 315 doubleheading from Antonito to Osier and return during a special fall photo charter. Every dollar of ticket revenue will be matched to double the event’s support for the restoration of Locomotive 492.

October 2–4 | October 9–11, 2026

Ride historic Galloping Goose No. 5 across the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad on six limited fall excursions. Choose a full-line journey between Chama and Antonito or a Chama-to-Osier round trip, with lunch and special photo opportunities along the way.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Journey through 1.8 billion years of history on a special excursion aboard the Cumbres & Toltec. Explore volcanic fields, glacial deposits, and the Precambrian core of the Tusas Mountains accessible only by rail.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Start with a scenic bus ride to Antonito before boarding the Geology Train for an expert-led tour of the San Juan Volcanic Field. Includes lunch and exclusive stops.