Taking a Ride on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railway, Chama, NM - June 20th, 2023
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This week, I share with you my ride along with Mrs. Freak and Freak Jr. on all 64 miles of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO. The footage includes some of the valley scenes, tunnels, trestles, railroad stations, etc. mostly from the open deck gondola car. There is also some bonus footage of watching the crew turn the whole train around on the Chama Wye and going over the Rio Chama.
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Is there another scenic train ride you would recommend? Let me know below!
Two words: WOW! BEAUTIFUL!!
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
Holy smokes - literally! that one still running on coal? the smoke in your shots at the end was really something! Definitely adding this one to my list! Great video.
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Yeah, they said if we was to go out on the Gondola Car, we need eye protection for the cinders but I found out the hard way, you need sun protection too...lol.
My god how beautiful that is. Im definitely going to take that trip. Just amazing Jason oh i hope your sunburn is doing better. What fun
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! Man I peeled like a ripe onion but without the smell. I am good to go now! Your tour video should be up for this Sunday.
@CM-ARM
Жыл бұрын
@TheTrainFreak ok, glad your not suffering
"wolf creek pass way upon the great divide, truckin' on down the other side"
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Isn't that over by Pagosa Springs?
Cool!!
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert!
Wow! Awesome video Jason. Hope the whole family had a great time on the trip.
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
Gotta love it!
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
We did too! Amanda and I are talking about when we are going back to ride in the parlor car.
@stevechilders2425
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTrainFreak I think its hard to beat in the open gondola with a beer in hand. ;)
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Parlor car allows you to access that open deck on the back, with a beer in hand...lol.
I am planning to do this in October with fall foliage it would look pretty
@TheTrainFreak
2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Not sure how much foliage you'll see as most of the trees were evergreen but it's beautiful no matter what!
Nice ride Jason, glad you all had a great time. I was picking up a load in Antonito about 15 or so years ago and had a weekend to kill went to the station and they were still close for winter I missed it by 2 weeks UGH, never made it back but still on my bucket list
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray! Yeah they only operate the snow blower before they season starts.
Nice run to film. I am putting the finishing touches on a few new kits along the Cumbres & Toltec, such as Cumbres Pass, Osier, and Sublette structures. Glad you got a chance to take this trip. - Mike McCarville
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Those will be some neat structures!
Fantastic job on the video, just love these old trains 🚂. Great photography, it’s so green everywhere there. 👍👍🤩
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was told they had a lot of rain the past month by a local.
@stephensfarms7165
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTrainFreak Yes they did. I live in Denver, I’m only 5 hours from Chama. Been there and rode 484, but raining and cold end of September 2021.
I feel sorry for 487
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
Why is that?
@rileysanesh5203
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTrainFreak because it’s in for repairs
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
All of them go through from time to time so they can keep them running.
So the locomotive in the video is 484 but where is 488, 463 and 489
@TheTrainFreak
Жыл бұрын
To my understanding, they are rotated but I'm sure there is more information online.
@HematomaFalafalPatrol
11 ай бұрын
488 and 463 are in service. 489 is being put back together after getting work on its running gear and a new firepan.
What was on the menu for lunch?
@TheTrainFreak
2 ай бұрын
I honestly don't remember. It was a buffet but I do remember them posting it on their website. Food IMHO was really good and they also had Vegan options for those with food allergies.