This week I took a little break from working on model railroads to get out there and ride the real thing! The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad should be near the top of any narrow gauge railway fan's bucket list. This spectacular rail line is a preserved 64 mile long remnant of the 3' gauge Denver & Rio Grande Western. It crosses and recrosses the Colorado and New Mexico border 11 times as it traverses some of the most spectacular and picturesque country in the United States. High mountain passes, sharp curves, steep grades, tall trestles, tunnels and a fleet of lovingly preserved coal powered narrow gauge locomotives all combine to make this the trip of a lifetime. So come along with me as we step back in time to the 1880s and take a ride on the Cumbres & Toltec from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico!
Thanks for watching, amigos!
Dave
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: https://cumbrestoltec.com/
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