I had a couple of fabulous rides on this railroad in September '24. It was well worth travelling 5000 miles to visit 🙂 There is a fabulous contrast between the mountainous section and the desert section. Stopping for a full lunch in what to the passenger seems like the middle of nowhere was also fun.
I last rode this line in 2015 and spent 99% of the trip standing in the open car! It was a memorable trip in the opposite direction with a very good lunch stop.
Hi Thomas, a fantastic video of the Cumbres & Toltec Media Train. Very nice scenes of the railway and the landscape. Thank you for taking me along and have a great Sunday. Best regards from Germany. Wolfgang
This is awesome! Hard to believe that you've never ridden the whole railroad before. If it's not a doubleheader up Cumbres Pass, by far my favorite way to ride is Antonito to Chama. Sure shows off the pretty crazy variety of scenery in those 64 miles. The East Side is absolutely my favorite for chasing/photographing the train. There's not a single inch that you can't get to, even though some spots take some hiking. But that makes some of them all the sweeter. And the sounds of the train if you hike in to Toltec Creek or MP303 are worth the hike alone. I've definitely spent a few times there without once raising my camera, just spellbound by the sounds of the train up there. Thanks for the video! Roger sure was a one of a kind, that's for sure.
I had a couple of fabulous rides on this railroad in September '24. It was well worth travelling 5000 miles to visit 🙂 There is a fabulous contrast between the mountainous section and the desert section. Stopping for a full lunch in what to the passenger seems like the middle of nowhere was also fun.
Thanks for commenting. I totally agree!
A really great video and a lovely tribute to your friend may he Rest in Peace. Thank you!
Thank you, David. Roger was a great guy!
Thanks again for wonderful ride on #488 coal fire. Nothing like coal smoke 💨 in the mornings in Colorado 👍👍👍
You got that right! Thanks!
I last rode this line in 2015 and spent 99% of the trip standing in the open car! It was a memorable trip in the opposite direction with a very good lunch stop.
I think going from Chama to Antonito would be more interesting because you have that 4% grade to climb to Cumbres Pass.
Thanks for sharing. I rode the train for the first time yesterday. It was a grand experience. I would do it again when the aspens are golden.
Glad you enjoyed the ride! We're going to go back to photograph when the aspens turn. It's the best time of the year!
Well done , shows off the beautiful scenery and train it should encourage people to visit .
I hope so. Thanks!
That was quite the experience! Glad you got the invite too!
Glad we all did! It was a great trip.
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
Wonderful ride. Sorry for your friend but this video is a beautiful tribute to him.🙂
Thank you
Thanks for the beautiful ride!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Thomas, a fantastic video of the Cumbres & Toltec Media Train. Very nice scenes of the railway and the landscape. Thank you for taking me along and have a great Sunday. Best regards from Germany. Wolfgang
Thank you, Wolfgang. This trip was so much fun!
This is awesome! Hard to believe that you've never ridden the whole railroad before. If it's not a doubleheader up Cumbres Pass, by far my favorite way to ride is Antonito to Chama. Sure shows off the pretty crazy variety of scenery in those 64 miles.
The East Side is absolutely my favorite for chasing/photographing the train. There's not a single inch that you can't get to, even though some spots take some hiking. But that makes some of them all the sweeter. And the sounds of the train if you hike in to Toltec Creek or MP303 are worth the hike alone. I've definitely spent a few times there without once raising my camera, just spellbound by the sounds of the train up there.
Thanks for the video! Roger sure was a one of a kind, that's for sure.
Thank you, Dan. This was a great trip and I'm grateful that I was invited!
#488 is my favorite steam train! Always been my favorite train 🚂 0:37
Szép videó lett!😀 Nyomtam egy nagy like!👍 RIP!
Thank you!
I mean, I don’t know, I’m not an expert on railroad equipment and not having been familiar with them, are we sure they’re not Amtrak Superliners? 🤔 🧐
Now that you mention it, these cars are probably riding better than the Superliners east of Madrid.