FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 29, 2007

ALAMOSA, CO - Train rides and dining and fireworks, oh my! Spend this 4th of July cruising the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo backcountry by rail this year on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad's San Luis Express, with a special holiday steam excursion over legendary La Veta Pass. A classic star of the silver screen, the SP 1744 steam locomotive co-starred with Rock Hudson in the 1950s, and this Independence Day she'll pull delighted passengers and railfans over the longest and highest standard gauge route in Colorado.

Passengers will enjoy a leisurely stop for lunch, shopping and gallery browsing before returning to Alamosa just in time for dinner at one of more than 30 fantastic restaurants. After the sun goes down, head over to the Alamosa County Fairgrounds for a spectacular fireworks show. Tickets for the special holiday steam excursion are just $48 round trip for adults, $38 for seniors and $33 for kids under 12.

Make this 4th of July a memorable one on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad!