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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

5234 B Hwy 285, Antonito, CO 81120
888-CUMBRES
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Antonito
4.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads, Scenic Drives
Activities: Hiking, Group tours/train, Viewing foliage
Traveller Description: The Galloping Goose runs over the Cumbres and Toltec narrow gauge rails in the Spring and Fall.  It leaves well before the regularly scheduled train... more »
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Colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The C&TS is a 64 mile segment of the old Rio Grande narrow gauge railroad system that opened much of the Rockies to development. The railroad offers a variety of daily trips. You can board in either Chama, NM or Antonito, CO and travel all day by train across a 10,000 pass and along an 800 foot deep chasm. Return... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Loved it, what a great way to spend a weekend day. The Parlor Class is the way to go. Food, drink, comfy chairs and the rear car platform, no bad there at all. More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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My wife and I have ridden this remote 64-mile-long narrow-gauge scenic RR twice -- the first time in July '92; the second in mid-September 2011. We'd go again. The scenery, hospitality and history make the effort to get there very worthwhile. We flew into and out of Albuquerque -- spending two days there. (Excellent combined art and history museum plus... More

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Antonito, Colorado
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
4
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We've been coming to this area for years and only recently did we decide to take the train from Antonito to Chama. It was beautiful scenery, the staff gave us a great tour and information about the area and the lunch at Osier station was a very pleasant surprise. More

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Arlington, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
3
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This is one of the best train rides I have been on. It takes you across the top of the peaks instead of through the valley, so it was quite an experience. We were in the Parlor Car and started in Chama and traveled by train all the way to Antonito. It is an all day trip and a little... More

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RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO, USA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
4
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BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, TUNNELS, VERY HIGH BRIDGES. See why trains were so easy to rob during the wild west. Start in Antonito so the views are ahead of you. More

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Austin, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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Have been many times - I prefer to leave from Antonito, do the full ride to Chama and take the bus ride back. Then you see the desert portion in the morning before it gets hot. More

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Pagosa Springs, CO
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
3
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Less crowded that the Durango-Silverton Train but just as nice with a great lunch stop 1/2 way to destination. Go through some gorgeous country More

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Cuyamungue, New Mexico, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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Very nice trip. Plan to do it again! Stayed at the Parlor Car B&B More

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Lodi, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

narrow gauge railroad with live steam with coal for fuel. Lots of snow for the first part of the trip. More

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