The Cumbres and Toltec Railroad hosted a Motorcar run of 25 narrow gauge rail cars in mid September 2017. These rides are run under the rules of the NARCOA organization
Our friends, Mark and Deby, have a large narrow gauge gang car named 'Duchess' and invited us to ride with them on a multi-day tour of the railroad.
This railroad is jointly owned by the the States of Colorado and New Mexico and is a National Historical Landmark. Considerable efforts by many talented folks keep this antique equipment and railroad operating.
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| The rail yard at Chama is filled with restored narrow gauge equipment. |
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| They allow you to explore the historic rail yard but be sure to keep your wits about you as equipment is moving |
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| The motor cars were unloaded on the yard tracks |
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| A 'Galloping Goose' was also on the line and we met it at several places along the way |
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| Engines under steam |
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| Lined up and ready to go |
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| Restored tank cars at the loading dock |
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| Heading to the safety meeting |
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| Morning safety briefing underway |
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| Flags go out when slowing and stopping |
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| Arriving at Cumbres Pass |
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| There are two tunnels on the line - this is the Rock tunnel |
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| This is the other called the Mud tunnel |
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| Waiting for the steam train to pass |
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| The windows of the buildings at Sublette have painted on decoration |
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| The goose pulled into the siding to let us pass |
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| Heading into the tunnel |
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| Inside the tunnel |
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| Enjoying lunch as the Osier stop |
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| Enjoying a rainbow over the motorcar ahead of us |
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| Snow shed at Cumbres Pass |
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| Motor cars on Tanglefoot Curve |
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| Julie and the Galloping Goose |
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| Steam engine pulling in behind us at Osier |
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| Mark and 488 at Osier |
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| A train full of folks in period garb made an interesting sight |
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| A great railroad to ride! |
Beautiful photography! The leaves were sure lovely that time of the year. So glad you got to go do that over your birthday.
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