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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.
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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Operated by Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad · Antonito, Colorado
The 168 Dinner & Wine Train offers a truly unique outdoor adventure in Antonito, Colorado, perfect for those seeking a relaxing and scenic evening. Departing aboard authentic 19th-century vintage train cars pulled by the historic locomotive 168, guests are invited to unwind with a glass of local wine as the sun sets over the rugged landscape. The highlight of the journey is a delicious dinner served at the breathtaking Osier Station, a prime spot surrounded by nature's quiet beauty. As night falls, the train gently returns to Antonito under moonlit skies, providing a peaceful atmosphere and stunning views that make this trip unforgettable. This experience brings together history, nature, and fine dining, making it ideal for couples, friends, or anyone looking to add a little magic to their travels in Colorado.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels as the activity involves mostly sitting and light walking for boarding and disembarking.
This experience is generally geared toward adults due to the wine service and dining experience, but check with the company for age restrictions.
The full round-trip including dinner lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Certain accommodations may be available; it’s best to contact Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad directly for accessibility details.
Yes, advance notice is required to accommodate special dietary needs when booking.
Guests are served local Colorado wines, selected to complement the dinner menu.
Bring layers for warmth, a camera for photos, and any personal items you might need for a comfortable evening.
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.
The railroad emphasizes sustainable tourism by maintaining historic equipment and limiting environmental impact on the surrounding national forest lands.
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.
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