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Take a scenic journey through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with a private train and bus experience. Enjoy a hearty lunch at Osier Station and choose your perfect ride for the day—comfort in the Coach or stunning views from the Open-Air Gondola.
Take a scenic journey through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with a private train and bus experience. Enjoy a hearty lunch at Osier Station and choose your perfect ride for the day—comfort in the Coach or stunning views from the Open-Air Gondola.
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Operated by Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad · Antonito, Colorado
Experience the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains on the All Aboard Antonito private adventure. Operated by the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, this unique journey combines a nostalgic train ride with a scenic bus trip, offering travelers two distinct ways to enjoy Colorado’s vast wilderness. Start your day aboard a vintage train through sweeping mountain vistas, then savor a hot lunch at Osier Station, nestled in a remote mountain clearing. After dining, choose how you want to continue: relax in the comfortable Coach car or soak in panoramic views from the Open-Air Gondola. Throughout the trip, knowledgeable guides share insights about the region’s rich railroad history and the natural environment. This private experience is perfect for families, couples, or groups wanting an intimate and picturesque outdoor excursion. Whether you’re capturing photos from the gondola, chatting with friendly staff, or simply absorbing the scenic surroundings, All Aboard Antonito blends history, nature, and comfort for a memorable adventure in the heart of Colorado.
easy.
5–7 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels as the trip primarily involves seated travel with minimal walking at stops.
Yes, the trip is family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages.
Once you select your seating option for the trip, switching during the journey is not available due to ticketing and safety limitations.
Yes, a hot lunch at Osier Station is included in the ticket for every guest.
Trips may be rescheduled or modified for safety during severe weather. You will be notified in advance if this occurs.
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad offers limited accessibility and assistance; it’s best to contact them directly for specific needs.
Antonito is accessible via car from Durango or Alamosa, both within about an hour’s drive.
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad dates back to the early 1880s and is one of the last remaining narrow-gauge railroads in the U.S., originally built for freight and passenger service through rugged mountains.
Efforts are underway to preserve the historic rail line and surrounding forests through sustainable tourism practices that minimize impact on wildlife and natural habitats.
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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