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Step aboard a historic train for a luxury journey through New Mexico’s scenic Chama region. Enjoy panoramic views, a hot lunch, and expert guided insights on this unforgettable tour.
Step aboard a historic train for a luxury journey through New Mexico’s scenic Chama region. Enjoy panoramic views, a hot lunch, and expert guided insights on this unforgettable tour.
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Operated by Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad · Chama, New Mexico
Experience the charm of the American West with the All Aboard Chama: Train then Bus | Parlor adventure. This unique journey offers passengers the chance to ride in Victorian-era luxury aboard the Parlor Car or enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the open-air Gondola. Departing from Chama, New Mexico, guests travel the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad through stunning mountain landscapes, winding valleys, and diverse forests. The trip includes a delightful hot lunch at Osier Station where guests can relax and socialize amid nature’s beauty. With knowledgeable docents aboard to share stories of the railroad’s rich history and the region’s natural features, this experience blends education and enjoyment seamlessly. The addition of a bus segment expands access to less-traveled scenic spots, enhancing the adventure. Perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to enjoy a day of scenic travel and comfort, this private trip embodies the spirit of the West while offering modern amenities and attentive service.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for individuals of all fitness levels as the activity requires minimal physical effort; mainly seated travel with short, flat walks.
Yes, a hot lunch is served at Osier Station, along with complimentary refreshments throughout the journey.
Yes, you can select Victorian luxury seating in the Parlor Car or open-air panoramic views on the Gondola when booking.
Yes, the experience is family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages.
Dressing in layers is recommended as temperatures can vary, especially when moving between outdoor and indoor areas.
While the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad offers limited accessibility, please contact the company directly to discuss individual needs.
The complete train and bus trip lasts approximately 6 to 7 hours, including the lunchtime stop at Osier Station.
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a historic narrow-gauge railway that dates back to 1880, originally built to serve mining communities.
The railroad maintains a commitment to sustainable tourism by preserving historic equipment and protecting the surrounding 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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