Adventure Brief
Experience Colorado's stunning scenery aboard a scenic train and bus with a gourmet lunch included. Choose your route and enjoy luxury in the Parlor Car or fresh air in the Gondola.
5–6 hours
easy
From $310.75
Family Friendly
Experience Colorado's stunning scenery aboard a scenic train and bus with a gourmet lunch included. Choose your route and enjoy luxury in the Parlor Car or fresh air in the Gondola.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, minimal physical exertion required as the experience is mostly seated.
Wildlife
History
The railroad was originally built in the late 19th century to navigate the rugged San Juan Mountains, serving mining communities.
Conservation
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad operates with a commitment to preserving natural habitats and maintaining historic rail infrastructure responsibly.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Experience Colorado's stunning scenery aboard a scenic train and bus with a gourmet lunch included. Choose your route and enjoy luxury in the Parlor Car or fresh air in the Gondola.
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 Early for Best Seats
Reserve your spot well in advance to secure premium seats in the Parlor Car or Gondola.
Dress in Layers
Temperatures can vary between bus and train, so wear layers for comfort throughout the day.
Arrive Early for Boarding
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to enjoy the full experience without rush.
Bring a Camera with Zoom
Great photo opportunities abound; a camera with zoom will help capture distant wildlife and landscapes.
Layered Clothing
Allows for adjusting to varying temperatures on the bus and train.
Sunscreen
Protects skin during exposed periods, especially while on the Gondola.
summer
Camera with Zoom Lens
Captures detailed shots of landscapes and wildlife.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Useful for exploring Osier Station and station platforms during stops.