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San Luis Express

Our Most Popular Scenic and Historic Train Route

F-10Traverses over historic La Veta pass-the highest point in which standard gauge crosses the Rockies, elev 9,280 ft

Fir Station mountain stop in the middle on weekends for shorter ½ day trips, elev. 9,242 ft. Traverses over historic La Veta pass-the highest point in which standard gauge crosses the Rockies, elev 9,280 ft. Fir Station mountain stop in the middle on weekends for shorter ½ day trips, elev. 9,242 ft

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Toltec Gorge Limited

Go from Standard Gauge to Narrow Gauge

Two TrainsConvenient connection service with Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Departs daily from Alamosa at 8:15 a.m.

Trains run 7 days a week / Memorial Day - Oct. 31st.

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2010 Summer Concert Series - Only Accessible by Train

mmm-23_web.jpg western_weekends_web.jpg Join Grammy nominated music legend Michael Martin Murphy for a mountain top concert, only accessible by our train.
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad’s Western Weekends highlights Michael with varied special musical guests at a one-of-kind "green" concert stage and facilities run by solar and wind power.

Barbequed meals with sides and drinks will be available for an additional price.

Concerts run Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning July 2nd, 2010 - August 1, 2010.

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Toltec Gorge Limited

Train departing from LaVeta - Weekends Only

Great Sand Dunes National Park Price includes train ride, shuttle and park admission

Limited seating—call early for reservations

From Memorial Day - Oct. 31st.

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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 engine rides through breathtaking mountain valleys and passes on hundreds of miles of historic rail.

Colorado leisure trains make great vacation and gift ideas departing daily from Alamosa to La Veta in South Central Colorado. Our steam and diesel trains transport you to charming and historic train 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 Alamosa with a leisurely two-hour stop for lunch and downtown shopping. Refreshing beverages are also available on the trains.

Visitors from all over the world come to ride the train west from La Veta, over the pass to see the Great Sand Dunes National Park, then shuttle for two-hours of fun in the sun and sand. Full day and half day trips are available.

Ride in 1950’s era Pullman Coaches, vintage Dome Cars, Calumet Club Car or Open Air Car to see nature at 9,200’. Memorable trips depart 7 days a week and are enjoyed for all from 8 to 80. Check our train schedules to confirm your excursion reservations.

 

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601 State Ave, Alamosa, Colorado 81101




  • Reservations: (719) 587-0520
  • General Information: (719) 587-0520
  • Toll Free: (877) 726-RAIL (7245)
  • Administration: (719) 587-0509


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Member Associations:
  • NTA (National Travel Association)
  • ABA (American Bus Association)
  • Taos Chamber of Commerce
  • Alamosa Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Tour Colorado
  • Pueblo Chamber of Commerce
  • Tourism Association of New Mexico

 


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