Train vacations, double header, steam engine, steam locomotive, rio grande, rocky mountains, trains, colorado, engineering. Thank you to all who have contributed images to this website. The 64mile route goes through the scenic toltec gorge and climbs the 10,000foot cumbres pass. Not strictly speaking a double header but not a midtrain helper either, this unusual configuration was due to the need for ext. A double header consisting of a challenger and a big boy, make a run for the hill. Each train chugs through 64 miles of rugged rocky mountain scenery, crossing the border of colorado and new mexico 11 times.
It was a nice and chilly day so the engines really. It is consistently ranked the number one scenic railroad in the united states. This trip was by far the best ive ever taken and i cannot wait. Ops, 463, cimarron, engines the photograph thumbnails in the catalog are approximately 400 by 500 pixels. For the first time since the 19th century, a double header of these early engines will grace phantom curve, rock tunnel, toltec gorge, etc. Cumbres and toltec steam train wallpaper colorado world wallpapers art wallpapers. High quality chama toltec train gifts and merchandise. With thanks this website would not have been possible without the photos and efforts of dozens of people. Oped column about lobato trestle cumbres and toltec. See more ideas about wedding invitations, invitations and steampunk wedding. All the years that ive been a railfan, that has never happened be. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This will be the only opportunity in 2020 to have this experience, do not miss it.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The seccond double header of the season, july 5th 2008 sees engines number 488 as the helper, and 487 as the road engine. Cumbres and toltec double header plowing snow duration. We couldnt resist sharing one of our favorite shots from. The cumbres and toltec scenic railroad runs from chama nm to antonito co on a preserved portion of the old denver and rio grande western railroad. This trip was by far the best ive ever taken and i cannot wait to go again. Today, double headed trains departed from both antonito and chama to officially launch our 49th season. The weather is perfect for a train ride through the stunning countryside of new mexico and colorado. Cumbres and toltec railroad, 2015 we took this train on september 25th, and then waited by the tracks the next day, to capture the double header leaving chama, new mexico. Crank up the volume to enjoy the sights and sounds of a doubleheader train. To me the climb out of chama is the best part of the trip. Description 2765 just out of durango the double header crosses us 550.
Chasing a double header out of chama on the cumbres and toltec scenic railroad. Such a fun ride and they serve yummylicious homemade lunch at the halfway pointwhich is in the middle of nowhere. Cumbres and toltec doubleheader on september 29, 2007. On 21 sep 17, i was lucky enough to ride behind one. At the end of the program, luxury motorcoach returning to chama. In july of 2019, we headed for the first time into rio grande narrow gauge territory, visiting the cumbres and toltec, durango and silverton. It is an inescapable fact that the cumbres and toltec scenic railroad has taken a hit and the economy of chama has taken a giant hit in the aftermath of the june fire that rendered.
Each time, ive been able to photograph a double header eastbound out of chama. The scans of the original photographs are approximately 4800 by 6000 pixels. Published on jun, 2015 on memorial day the cumbres and toltec sent out a double header with 463 and 488 to get the daily train over the pass. In one of the last runs of the 2002 season, we ride behind a steam double header up the cumbres pass, then on into new mexico. This historic coalfired, steamdriven, narrowgauge train, has been chugging through the mountains of new mexico and colorado, ascending the 10,015foot cumbres pass, since.
Tshirts, hoodies, tops, dresses, skirts, and more in a huge range of styles, colors, and sizes xs 5xl. Opening day will feature doubleheader trains departing from both chama, nm and antonito, co. Whether you wear womens clothing or mens clothing youll find the original artwork thats perfect for you. At the narrows, dalton, 2nd crossing, coxo crossing, and windy point. Before the rendezvous we were able to catch a double header as part of the daily passenger operations. The railroad gets its name from two geographical features along the route, the 10,015foot. Below is an oped piece by bill hume, a ctsmc director that appeared in the thursday october 14 albuquerque journal. From chama to cumbres the train thunders up a 4 percent grade, the maximum feasible for regular railroads. Opening day for the cumbres toltec a double header and some interesting weather to welcome the 2015 season. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This living museum is owned by the states of colorado and new mexico. The cumbres and toltec scenic railroad runs 64 miles between chama, new mexico, and antonito, colorado, and crosses the border between the two states over a dozen times on its trip. Chasing a double header out of chama on the cumbres and.
Cumbres and toltec steam doubleheader 72219 youtube. On memorial day the cumbres and toltec sent out a double header with 463 and 488 to get the daily train over the pass. During the day youll see lots of bustling activity and in the evenings you might spot several mule deer strolling through the train yard. They have a double header going on this weekend and it will be my first train ride in nearly five years, the last being across norway. Cumbres and toltec scenic railroad kings on the road. Chasing a double header out of chama on the cumbres and toltec. On memorial weekend i went out to the cumbres and toltec for their opening day. If youre really lucky youllhave a long train that requires a double header two engines. I am taking my wife and daughter of 10 months on the out and back from chama. See more ideas about train, steam locomotive and locomotive. We couldnt resist sharing one of our favorite shots from the railroader to start the week. Branding iron motel, 1511 new mexico 17, chama, nm 2020.
Shop cumbres toltec clothing on redbubble in confidence. See more ideas about steam engine, locomotive and steam locomotive. On this fall day, the setting sun gave the rocks a golden glow. The last train of the 2018 season is a double header out of chama. The locomotives were built for the denver and rio grande western railroad by. Electronic or paper reproductions of the original photographs may be purchased from the friends.
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