Cumbres and Toltec Railroad

Cumbres and Toltec Railroad 

First built in 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande to service silver mines in the San Juan Mountains, this historic narrow gauge railroad is a throwback to the nineteenth century. The states of Colorado and New Mexico jointly purchased the steam locomotives and tracks in 1970 and opened it for tourists in 1971. The 64-mile route between Antonito, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico winds through sagebrush, 1000 foot deep canyons, and 10,000 foot high mountains. The train normally stops for lunch midway at Osier, Colorado.

Location:

South Central Colorado;  starts in town of Antonito. 

Visit Time:

Approximately 8 hours round trip:  train from Antonito to Chama, New Mexico and return by motorcoach. 

Season:

Open late May through mid-October

Fee:

Adult: $62 to $76, including hot lunch at Osier.

Visitor Information:

(888)CUMBRES (888-286-2737).

http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/

Directions:

From Denver, take I-25 south 165 miles to Walsenburg exit 50.  Drive west on US 160 for 72 miles to Alamosa.  Turn south on US 285 and drive 29 miles to Antonito.

Feature Article:

Colorado's Historic and Scenic Railroads