Adventure Brief
Step aboard vintage train cars for an evening filled with local wine, delicious dinner, and spectacular sunset views on the historic 168 Dinner & Wine Train in Antonito, Colorado.
3–4 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Step aboard vintage train cars for an evening filled with local wine, delicious dinner, and spectacular sunset views on the historic 168 Dinner & Wine Train in Antonito, Colorado.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as the activity involves mostly sitting and light walking for boarding and disembarking.
Wildlife
History
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a heritage railway that preserves the engineering and railroading legacy of the late 1800s in the Colorado-New Mexico region.
Conservation
The railroad emphasizes sustainable tourism by maintaining historic equipment and limiting environmental impact on the surrounding national forest lands.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Step aboard vintage train cars for an evening filled with local wine, delicious dinner, and spectacular sunset views on the historic 168 Dinner & Wine Train in Antonito, Colorado.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad based in Antonito, Colorado, that operates scheduled scenic train experiences across the historic Cumbres Pass corridor. The railroad runs vintage 19th-century train cars and operates the historic locomotive 168 on select departures, delivering authentic steam-era travel through high mountain landscapes.
Trips include themed dinner and wine trains, deluxe and parlor-car Cumbres Express services, coach and open-air gondola options, geology-focused excursions, one-way journeys between Chama and Cumbres, and combined bus–train itineraries covering the Antonito–Chama route. Many departures feature a hot lunch or dinner at Osier station, interpretive commentary from knowledgeable guides, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
The railroad highlights the region’s geology, historic trestles, and sweeping mountain vistas while preserving original rolling stock and track alignment. Visitors travel across iconic structures such as the Wolf Creek trestle and ascend Cumbres Pass, experiencing panoramic views of the Rio Grande Rift and surrounding peaks.
Tickets are offered for specific named departures, including Dinner & Beer Train, 168 Dinner & Wine Train, Cumbres Express (Deluxe, Parlor, Coach), Continental Divide and Geology trains, and All Aboard Antonito one-way combinations. Passengers can choose seating classes ranging from coach to premium parlor cars and open-air gondolas for unobstructed scenery.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad emphasizes historic preservation, guided interpretation, and curated dining options to create memorable, authentic western railroad journeys from Antonito, Colorado. Reservations and ticketing details are available through channels for each named departure and seating class. Plan ahead for limited seating on popular dates.
Base Location
Antonito, CO
Station departure city for many trips
Trips Offered
11 unique trips
Dinner trains to geology excursions
Route Length
64 miles
Antonito–Chama scenic corridor
Historic Equipment
19th-century cars & 168
Authentic steam-era experience
Reserve seats for dinner trains, geology excursions, or the Cumbres Express — authentic mountain vistas and historic steam locomotives await.
Book Tickets Early
This popular dinner train often sells out, so reserve your seats well in advance to secure your spot.
Dress in Layers
Evenings in the Colorado mountains can get chilly, so wear layers to stay comfortable throughout the journey.
Arrive Early
Arriving 30 minutes before departure allows time for parking, boarding, and settling in comfortably.
Bring a Camera
Don’t forget your camera, as the scenic views at sunset and moonlit return offer fantastic photo opportunities.
Layered Clothing
Helps you stay comfortable as temperatures can vary significantly during the trip.
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Camera or Smartphone
To capture the stunning sunset views and scenic landscapes along the route.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Provides warmth during cooler evenings on the train.
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Sun Protection
Sunglasses, hat, or sunscreen to protect against sun exposure during daylight hours.
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