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Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Inc.

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A non-profit 501c3 that supports the historic preservation of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Inc.

A place for those born too late...

Hidden in a little-known corner of the southern Rocky Mountains on the border of New Mexico and Colorado is a precious historic artifact of the American West that time forgot. Built in 1880, with few changes since the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, it is North America's finest and most spectacular example of steam-era mountain railroading. Its equipment, structures, and vast landscape exist today as if frozen in the first half of the twentieth century. The time has long passed when the railroad last hauled precious metals over Cumbres Pass. However, its steam locomotives still labor up steep grades, carrying visitors over high trestles, through tunnels, and along narrow shelves overlooking yawning gorges. In an era of strip malls, cruise ships, and jumbo jets, the Cumbres & Toltec provides an experience for those seeking something different. It provides adventures that unfold in the easy cadence of Mountain Time. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that shares with the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission the stewardship of this unique railroad property of crucial historic significance and remarkable scenic beauty.

10/31/2026

Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween!

P.S. Don’t forget to “fall back” tomorrow as time changes in the United States.

10/30/2026

Did you know the answer to this week’s question?

The line from Denver to Osier, Colorado, opened on October 10,1880. In 1880, Osier had a depot, bunk house, coal house, and water tank. Other structures like the section house and covered turntable were built later.

Thanks for playing! Come back next week for another trivia question!

📸 FCTSRR, RD014-025.

10/29/2026

On September 5, 1971, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 483 passed through Osier, Colorado, with a westbound excursion train headed for Chama, New Mexico.

The small white depot has since been restored by the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and houses the 1880s Depot Museum.

📸 Russ Sperry, RBS03-032, 9/15/1971.

10/29/2026

The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad website has been hacked.

Our web team is working to secure our website. We will let you know as soon as we've fixed the issue. In the meantime, please do NOT visit our site or click on any links.

Thank you for your patience!

10/28/2026

⭐ Project Spotlight ⭐

During Session C, the locomotive 483 team was in Chama, New Mexico, cosmetically restoring it for static display. This year, volunteers modified and installed running boards. They also installed a rod and crank on the fireman’s side.

The team primed the coal bunker floor and painted the coal tender doors. Historic locomotive 483 will be on static display for guests to visit. You can help the Friends bring the railroad to life year-round by becoming a member or donating.

10/27/2026

Ready for ?

When did the line between Denver and Osier, Colorado, open?
A. October 10, 1880
B. March 31, 1881
C. December 31, 1880
D. December 12, 1879

Thanks for playing! We’ll post the answer on our page Friday, so be sure to check back then.
📸 FCTSRR, RD014-025.

10/26/2026

Chama, New Mexico, once a station stop on the Denver & Rio Grande Western, is now the western terminus of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. In addition to the historic structures in the railyard, it is also home to a vast array of rolling stock. Railroad equipment here dates back as early as the 1880s.

When you visit the railroad, allow time to explore the historic railyard. The Friends have restored much of the equipment and structures in the yard.

📸 Top: FCTSRR, George Berkstresser, BRK02-063, 8/16/1967.
📸 Bottom: FCTSRR, Logan Walser, 8/5/2026.

10/25/2026

Did you know the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is home to the largest collection of narrow gauge rolling stock in North America?

The collection includes stock cars, tank cars, refrigerator cars, gondolas, boxcars, and more. In addition to the basics, the collection also includes special rolling stock like rotary snowplows, a Jordan Spreader, flangers, and more. The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad act as the museum arm of the railroad, maintaining and restoring the non-revenue equipment and interpreting the railroad.

📸 Don Atkinson, 2025.

10/24/2026

Are you a writer, educator, or good with PowerPoint?

Our education team needs your help! Our dedicated researchers have shared their research, but now our team is behind on formatting it for publication.

If you think you can help, email [email protected].

10/24/2026

We hope our friends in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico are safe this morning. Thinking of you and praying for you all in the midst of this monumental flood.

Address

4421 McLeod Road NE, Ste F
Albuquerque, NM
87109

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15058801311

Website

https://friendsofcumbrestoltec.org/

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