Cumbers and Toltec Railroad: an unforgettable journey! The steam train ride from Antonito to Chama offered breathtaking views and excellent service. We marveled at the diverse trees and fauna along the way. The Alta Garden at the Chama depot was a lovely sight. Lunch was delicious and varied. Riding in the parlor car was a treat, with loose chairs that gave us the flexibility to change positions and enjoy the scenery from different angles. Our car attendant and the narrator in the open-air car shared excellent stories and were very amusing. Highly recommend this scenic adventure!

Antonito Station is beautiful, what an amazing breathtaking western landscape where many movies have been filmed! The train trip was stunning the entire ride! Loved the Sublette ghost town and riding the ledge above the bottomless gorge, the Garfield Monument was spectacular, not to mention the cool tunnels! I have never seen anything like this!!! Up, up, and farther up to Osier Station where the meal was delicious. Wow what an adventure! Perfect time of year for the journey, not too hot or cold at all. Going again at least annually. No butt or leg pain, comfortable seats in coach with enough seating to move around and spread out. It never felt overcrowded. The volunteers announcing all the landmarks and features were wonderful and knowledgeable thank you! Very clean restrooms with plentiful paper towels, sanitizing soap, and TP. Margaritas and Bloody Mary's at the consession for $10. Went earlier to souvenir shop to buy stuff. If you need an extra travel bag for the trip they have cute Steam Engine bags and waxed canvas rugged backpacks. There are travel mugs, too. I bought the bronze little steam engine keychain. Maybe get the copper Cumbres Toltec coin and keyring next time I go. Going back! Also, Where a hat or soot crumbs will go in your hair FYI.

It is so worth taking the Cumbres & Toltec train through the mountains of southern Colorado and into northern New Mexico. It was so beautiful and relaxing the views are stunning. Did see some deer, antelope, and an elk. Midway through we stopped for lunch, was shocked to see the buffets with a salad bar, the selection of different choices for the main course and desserts. You leave hungry it's your own fault!!! Back on the train after the noon meal traveled on to Chama NM. again, the views are wonderful. We spent time riding in the open car where one of the knowledgeable volunteers inform you of the area's history. A coach bus took us back to Antonito Co where our car was parked. I want to take this train again sometime in the fall when the leaves change color, I know it would be beautiful scenery. This train is a hidden gem!

Scenery was epic. The employees made the trip fun. The car attendants kept all of us in drinks and told us ahead of time what we were about to see. The lunch was far less than advertised. I was expecting bbq. Our lunch was dried out, burned turkey meatloaf, stewed chicken, a couple of salads and stale desserts. Everything was super clean. Please heed the advice to wear closed toed shoes, a hat and sunglasses. We spent most of the trip on the gondola car, so these 3 items were necessary. We rode the bus from Antonito to Chama and then the train from Chama to Antonito. I recommend this trip as you get to see all of it.

The terrain/scenery was very different from what we had seen before. Very pleasant staff and comfortable (flexible) seating and car selection. Met our train fanatic grandson’s high standards. Lunch experience was great, A bit crowded but good.