Adventure Brief
Choose a scenic bus ride or premium train car on a breathtaking journey through the Colorado-New Mexico border. Enjoy wildlife, stunning views, and a delicious lunch at Osier Station.
4–6 hours
easy
From $271.20
Family Friendly
Choose a scenic bus ride or premium train car on a breathtaking journey through the Colorado-New Mexico border. Enjoy wildlife, stunning views, and a delicious lunch at Osier Station.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as the trip involves primarily seated travel with minimal walking required.
Wildlife
History
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a historic narrow-gauge railroad originally built in the 1880s for freight and passenger travel through the Rocky Mountains.
Conservation
The railroad and surrounding parks actively work to protect native wildlife habitats and maintain sustainable tourism practices to preserve this unique mountain ecosystem.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Choose a scenic bus ride or premium train car on a breathtaking journey through the Colorado-New Mexico border. Enjoy wildlife, stunning views, and a delicious lunch at Osier Station.
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.
Reserve early for Premium seating
Premium seats are limited and fill quickly, so booking in advance is highly recommended to secure the best views and amenities.
Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting
Wildlife sightings are common along the route, and binoculars will enhance your experience spotting birds, deer, and other animals from the train or bus.
Dress in layers for variable weather
Mountain conditions can change rapidly, so layering clothing ensures comfort during cooler mornings and warmer afternoons.
Arrive early to explore Antonito
Plan to arrive with time to explore the charming town of Antonito, including its local shops and historical railroad exhibits.
Layered Clothing
Allows for quick adaptation to changing mountain temperatures throughout the day.
Binoculars
Enhances wildlife viewing opportunities along the scenic route.
Sun Protection
Protects against UV rays during sunny parts of the day.
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Camera
Ideal for capturing stunning landscapes and memorable moments.