Railroading Train Watching Fall journey along the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad

Fall journey along the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad

By Kevin Gilliam | November 14, 2023

Enjoy the height of lush, seasonal colors in the heights!

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of fall in Chama, New Mexico, as you embark on a train journey through stunning mountain peaks of the Western U.S. Ride aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, covering 14 miles from Chama to the summit at Cumbres Pass. Ascend over 2000 feet on a 4% grade, accompanied by a captivating double-header featuring K-36 class Mikados Nos. 484 and 488… all from the unique perspective of a locomotive engineer!

 

One thought on “Fall journey along the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad

  1. My wife and I rode the last regular train of ’23. Worth every minute of the two American Airlines flights and 2000 miles of driving!!!! Must admit following along the tracks of the old Santa Fe was not bad either!!!!.. Excellent video.

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