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Our Most Popular Scenic and Historic Train Route

F-10Climb historic La Veta pass-the highest point in which standard gauge crosses the Rockies,  elev. 9,242 ft.Daily  departures from Alamosa at 9:00 a.m., steam Fri-Sat-Sun. Trains run from Alamosa to La Veta and return 7 days a week / Memorial Day - Oct. 17th.

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Route from LaVeta to Historic Fort Garland, CO

train_la_veta.jpgWeekend diesel departures from La Veta to concerts and Ft. Garland at 10:00 a.m.  Roundtrip or one-way fares available.

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Toltec Gorge Limited

Go from Standard Gauge to Narrow Gauge

Two TrainsThe best way to get to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is by train from Alamosa!  All passengers are accomodated in our spectacular full length dome cars. Across-the-platform connections are made both ways at Antonito.  Food and beverage service is available on the dome car.  Trains run 7 days a week / Memorial Day - Oct. 31st. 

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2010 Roots and Boots Summer Music Festival -
More than a train ride, more than a concert, come for the experience!

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Join Grammy nominated music legend Michael Martin Murphey and many other great acoustic artists for a mountain top concert, only accessible by our train.

Rio Grande Scenic Railroad’s Roots and Boots Summer Music Festival features folk, bluegrass, country, western and
Spanish music at RGSR's one-of-kind "green" concert stage and facilities run by solar and wind power.

Barbecued meals with sides and drinks will be available for an additional price. 
Adult beverages are also available.

Concerts run Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning June 4th, 2010 - August 22, 2010.

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Relive turn-of-the-century passenger travel on this historic train route

conductor_comp_web.jpg That venerable institution, the American mixed freight and passenger train is being recreated this year between Alamosa and Monte Vista. The rich agricultural bounty of barley, wheat and potatoes flows out by rail, as it has for over a hundred years. But, now there is also passenger service on these trains to Monte Vista, a mix of freight and passengers that was the standard service to thousands of small towns across the country a generation ago.

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Rio Grande Scenic Railroad

Relive the golden age of railroads and discover a Colorado few get to see. Rio Grande Scenic Railroad’s steam and diesel excursion train rides take you through breathtaking mountain valleys and passes on miles and miles of historic railroad.

Trains depart daily from Alamosa to La Veta in South Central Colorado. Our steam and diesel trains transport you to charming and historic Western towns in the heart of the San Luis Valley.

Easy Access from Interstate 25
Or catch this exciting Colorado train weekends from La Veta for a round-trip ride over legendary La Veta Pass to Ft. Garland with a leisurely two-hour stop for lunch and a visit to historic Ft. Garland, where Kit Carson was once commanding officer.

Visitors from all over the world come to ride these trains. Colorado leisure trains make great vacation and gift ideas as well. Refreshing beverages are also available on the trains. Full day and half day trips are available.

Ride in railway cars from the Golden Age, including Roaring Twenties era  Coaches, or upgrade to Streamlined Dome Cars, with 70 seats under glass in each car,and great views of nature at 9,200’. Memorable trips depart 7 days a week and are enjoyed by all ages. Check our train schedules to confirm your excursion reservations.

 

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