Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: Autumn Journey Through the Rockies (4K)
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The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a widely acclaimed scenic railroad that draws tourists from all over the world to witness the beauty of the San Juan Mountains. Founded in 1967 as a joint effort of preservation between the states of Colorado and New Mexico, along with many volunteers, the 64 mile-long section of the Denver, Rio Grande & Western Railroad’s San Juan Extension continues to entertain with one way day-long trips through the vast mountains over Cumbres Pass and along the jaw dropping cliffs of the Toltec Gorge. Autumn is one of the best times to visit the Cumbres & Toltec, with the beautifully vibrant gold leaves of the aspen trees shimmering as they make their quick change. Often trains will be sold out, even during the week, just for people to witness the breathtaking beauty of the San Juans’ golden transition. This video features scenes both trackside and onboard scenes riding the entire line between the steep climb out of Chama, New Mexico, and the arid hills of Antonito, Colorado. Ex-D&RGW Baldwin-built K36 Class 2-8-2 “Mikado” type locomotives #484, #488, and #489 are featured in this video, along with Baldwin-built K27 Class 2-8-2 #463 making a rare appearance on the Chama side of the line. Now, please enjoy this exciting full length feature brought to you by Blue Comet Productions!
This video was filmed on October 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2022.
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As a hard core narrow gauge enthusiast, I must say this is by far your best video yet! Plenty of K-36 class mikaydoes and even a coal tipple as well! This one is Nanners approved!
This is one of the best videos of the Cumbres and Toltec that I've ever seen, the scenery, locations, the engines, a masterpiece of a video I must say. Also, has the railroad decided which K-37 they're going to restore yet, or is that unknown as of this time?
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
492 in the beginning of the video was the one chosen. While there filming it was yet to be known, only afterwards was the engine chosen. Figured it would be a nice little Easter egg for the future to include it.
This puts the Grand in Rio Grande. Superb work 🎉
This is amazing! 10/10 on the cinematography
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Absolutely amazing work Chad! This came out beautiful!!
This is gorgeous! Thank you! 👏👏👏
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
Me recuerda mi infancia en honduras gracias por el video
Beautiful! Hope to visit this railroad too!
Wow, great all around video - thanks for sharing! Loved your camera work and actual audio (no cloying “music”) and wow, you were sure lucky with the weather and colors! Glad we found your channel!
07:20 Even the locomotive was excited! 😅😅😅
@agwrr71productions79
Ай бұрын
Wheel-slipping is one of those things that only a steam locomotive can put emotion into.
Even though engine 489 is my favorite engine on the Cumbres and Toltec, I was shocked to realize that it became an oil burner, even before this locomotive became an oil burner it’s been my favorite.
@bradthehighwayman9956
4 күн бұрын
My friend loves 89 too, you’re not the only one
This a gorgeous video! Thank you so much for putting this up. I definitely want to go back and ride the C&T again! Absolutely stunning scenery.
By far one of the best videos I've seen on this channel. Amazing work!
Fantastic photography of trains. 👌👍
At 1:00 and a little bit past it you can hear 489 almost breathing. Its really cool to hear! :)
Excellent work as always
Outstanding video!
I want to go! Nice video
chaj i am your biggest fan
@jonahcollins2225
Жыл бұрын
beautiful video thanks
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ilybby❤️❤️❤️
@jonahcollins2225
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueCometProductions OMG HE RESPONDED
This is amazing wooow
31:00 1:14:12 Similar Whistles between 463 and 488
Dat Whistle 7:01
The k37 is a c-41 boiler on a brand new frame and cylinder saddle
Amazing cinematography. I go there every summer.
491's sister at the intro
I wonder in the future that the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will bring in some diesels from the white pass and Yukon railroad like General Electric class 90 diesels?
Great, which ride is better to hear the hard work uphill of the locomotive? From Chama to direction Antonito or from Antonito to direction Chama?
Beautiful video. I've hiked in those mountains a lot. How many gallons of oil will this use on the trip between Chama and Antonito?
Nicely done ❤
1:51 what's the clicking and thunking noise it makes a few times as it begins to move? Is that something to do with the live injectors?
@CoryAnderson00
8 ай бұрын
Oh, figured out it's the air pumps! Very cool sound!
492: I’ll be back!
Can’t wait to see 492 restored, that’s gonna be quite the daunting task but it would be the first time it’s run since the demise of the rio grande in the 1960s
What happened to 492.
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
It was chosen for restoration, it’ll have its day under steam in the future.
@brianfalzon6739
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueCometProductions what will happen to 497 in the future?
Can I use few images in my video pls give me permission sir
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
I ask that you do not, sorry
@abhayzilpe7588
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueCometProductions ok sir
Where is 487 and 488 in the video when 484, 489 and 463 were running last year
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
488 is in the video, it was the engine featured in a few scenes trackside as well as the ride to Osier. 487 was down for repairs and now eventual oil conversion.
@rileysanesh5203
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueCometProductions I like 487 because it has a plow
@nicholasmedovich6729
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueCometProductionsbummer. There’s new bio coal on the market
So sad to see these being converted to oil burners 😭😥😢
@BlueCometProductions
Жыл бұрын
Not all of them are. Either way, rather see them converted to oil than not run at all.
@michaelramsey82
Жыл бұрын
What's the difference? It's still steam. Coal is a finite resource - it would happen sooner or later anyway, and this way, they get to continue running rather than being permanently retired for lack of fuel.
@HinckleyBranchRailfan
Жыл бұрын
@zebrashark23 ,you really need to stop! Did you even know that Oil Burning Locomotives have actually existed for around 100 years now? They aren’t exactly a new invention to ruin Steam! You’ve been commenting on many new videos since last year with 489 just cause it’s been converted to oil, it’s getting really over the top.
@SimplyTakuma
8 ай бұрын
Its not bad to convert to oil burners. And they can building it back when the oil conversion dosen't do the job or have problems in the future.
@zebrashark23
7 ай бұрын
@@michaelramsey82 Coal is NOT a "finite" resource. There is enough coal in the black hills alone to power the entire country for decades.
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