Back to All Aboard On-Line Homepage

Cumbres & Toltec Railroad

A day on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad could be the most thrilling ride of your lifetime! Watch for elk as the mighty locomotive puffs its way to Windy Point, the highest elevation accessible by rail in North America. Hold your breath as you snake by the almost bottomless Toltec Gorge. Then close your eyes as you plunge through tunnels and over trestles.This is an adventure in time - a journey into the Frontier West.

A trip on the Cumbres & Toltec winds over mountain passes, through deep forests, and along alpine meadows on 64 miles of narrow-gauge track between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado. From its smokestack to its caboose, it's one of the most authentic steam trains in America. Named one of the best railway experiences in the world by the Society of International Rail Travelers, "The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad never fails to impress," as Southern Living magazine puts it.

Ride in a comfortable coach or in Victorian style luxury in a parlor car. Passengers can walk through the train and enjoy the open-air observation car. Tickets include a home-cooked lunch in Osier, Colorado. Next stop: 1880.

Sunday Express trains are perfect for those who want a short trip. It's just three hours long with a picnic lunch and unforgettable scenery. Kids won't want to miss the Cinder Bear Express with the Cumbres & Toltec official mascot.
Cinder leads fun-filled rides that include games, songs, stories, lunch and a special memento. It's a day the entire family will remember. Located: Antonito, Co. & Chama, NM
P.O. Box 1057, Chama, NM. 87520

Make a reservation at www.cumbrestoltec.com
or call toll free 1.888.CUMBRES [1.888.286.2737].

Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Alamosa Colorado 877.726.RAIL www.riograndescenicrailroad.com
Soaring 14,000 foot peaks. Dramatic Mountain Passes. Abundant wildlife. Near the Great Sand Dundes National Park. Steep cliffs and colorful canyons. Miles of historic mountain rails. Charming mountaintowns. Standard gauge comfort. Scenic Dome cars. Seven days of steam power. YOUR NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE.

Georgetown Loop RailRoad
Georgetown, Co. 888. 456.6777 www.georgetownlooprr.com Colorado Historic Railroad Adventure. Reserve your ride today. Open Daily May 24-October 13, 2008. 45 miles west of Denver, just off I-70.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Climb aboard for an adventurous journey by rail along leisurely flowing or whitewater rivers, through grassy valleys, fertile farmlands, a ghostly tunnel, and across a trestle spanning 780 feet and standing 100 feet above water. Create your own rail package with the following options which can be combined with a Vacation Package for overnight accommodations:

NANTAHALA GORGE is 4 1/2 hours, 44 miles round trip, departing from the Bryson City Depot. You travel along the Tuckasegee River, cross over the Fontana Lake Trestle and into the Nantahala River Gorge for a one hour layover at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.

This excursion can be combined with a RAFT 'N RAIL COMBO in which you travel by rail up the Nantahala River Gorge and join a fully-guided 2 hour whitewater trip down 8 miles of the Nantahala River with lunch. Must weigh 60 pounds or over to raft.

TUCKASEGEE RIVER is 4 hours, 32 miles round trip, departing from the Dillsboro Depot. You travel past The Fugitive movie site, through the Cowee Tunnel and along the Tuckasegee River to the historic Bryson City Depot for a 1 hour, 25 minute layover.

FONTANA TRESTLE departs the Bryson City Depot for 2 hours round trip (no layover) to the Fontana Lake Trestle to view the magnificent sunset on the lake.

WHITTIER "SUNDOWN" departs the Dillsboro Depot for 2 1/2 to 3 hours round trip (no layover) to the community town of Whittier and views the lazy Tuckasegee River at sunset.

GOURMET DINNER TRAIN, departing Dillsboro Depot, features first class seating, a four course meal with cocktails and wine available.

MYSTERY THEATRE DINNER TRAIN, departing Dillsboro Depot, features a three course dinner, a hilarious and rousing three hour mystery performance for you to solve Who done it.

Great Smokey Mountain Railroad
Dillsboro & Bryson City, NC
800-872-4681
www.gsmr.com
On your journey you'll travel along cool rushing rivers, lush green valleys, rolling farmlands, and through historic tunnels. Check out our web site for events and much more.