The Colorado Train--Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Don't miss Colorado's newest scenic train, offering steam engine rides through breathtaking mountain valleys and passes on hundreds of miles of historic rail. Colorado trains make great vacation (and gift!) ideas, and visitors will find lots of fun things to do in Alamosa – a charming and historic train town in the heart of the San Luis Valley.
Coming down from Colorado Interstate-25? Catch this exciting Colorado train in La Veta for a round-trip ride over legendary La Veta Pass to Alamosa, with a leisurely two-hour stop for lunch and downtown shopping.
What's New for the 2008 Season, Starting May 24th
Dome Cars
The railroads called them Super Domes, Great Domes or Big Domes, but whatever they are called, the view of the mountains, the wildlife and the train from a full-length dome car is an unparalleled experience on our Colorado train. Click on the photo to the left to see more information on our new dome cars.
 Trains from La Veta, Colorado
On weekends, leave from La Veta on one of our several Colorado excursions. Ride to Alamosa, or take a side trip to the Great Sand Dunes. Or just take a short trip to the top of La Veta Pass.
 Monte Vista Mixed
The daily mixed freight and passenger train was a staple of many small towns across America. Ride one of two daily departures from Alamosa to Monte Vista, and visit the downtown shops. Or ride the train from Monte Vista to Alamosa and see downtown Alamosa, Colorado.
 Daily Steam Train to La Veta
With the acquisition of Lake Superior and Ishpeming 18, the Colorado train from Alamosa to La Veta will be powered by steam every day this season, either the 18 or venerable Southern Pacific 1744.
 Daily Service to Cumbres and Toltec
A daily mixed train between Alamosa and Antonito will provide a guaranteed connection to and from the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. Ride round trip from Alamosa to Osier, Colorado in a single day. Or, if you like, take a longer train ride to or from Chama, with a return trip the next day.
 Train to the Sand Dunes
Visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park by Colorado train. Every Saturday and Sunday the morning train from La Veta offers a side trip (via a short motorcoach ride from Blanca) to the Dunes, with about two hours of fun with sun and sand. Then it’s back across La Veta Pass in the afternoon. |
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