Alamosa, Colo. (March 4, 2009) – There is a pot ‘o gold on the other side of the rainbow…and it’s found only on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad.

 

In true Irish fashion, the train is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a very special St. Paddy’s Day Ride, Saturday, March 14. The special ride includes live music and Irish favorites such as green beer, Irish coffee and corned beef sandwiches with cabbage. Food can be purchased separately and enjoyed on the train or as a take-out meal during the one hour stop in the quaint mountain town of La Veta.

 

 

During the ride, passengers can enjoy the scenic views among the snow-capped mountain peaks and open San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado while riding the historic train. Passengers can choose to ride in the dome cars, offering a 360° view of the area, or the newly remodeled parlor car, featuring leather couches, revolving captain’s chairs, and a private observation deck. 

 

The train departs from Alamosa at 9 a.m. and returns at 4:45 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-877-726-RAIL (7245) or clicking the Buy Tickets link on www.riograndescenicrailroad.com. 

 

For more information, visit www.riograndescenicrailroad.com.

 

Historically called the Scenic Line of the World, The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad is Colorado’s newest mountain train offering trips through breathtaking mountain valleys and over legendary La Veta pass on hundreds of miles of historic rail.