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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Passenger Train – DVD
Posted on June 10th, 2010 4 commentsJoin Pentrex for an exciting ride on the longest and highest narrow gauge railroad in North America, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. This remnant of the once flourishing Rio Grande narrow gauge network runs from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado. The spectacular vistas of the San Juan Mountains and the Upper Rio Chama Valley flank the rails of this serpentine route as it switches back and forth across the two state lines. Mikado steam locomotives built in the mid 1920s power the vintage equipment for these passenger trains. Daily, during summer months, they struggle up the four percent grade to the 10015-foot summit of Cumbres Pass. Youll ride in the cab and witness the expertise of the engineer and fireman who control these locomotives as they blast upgrade. Numerous run-bys highlight the power and beauty of a C&TS doubleheader at many scenic spots along the 64-mile line. This program, released originally in 1991 and now available on DVD, brings you narrow gauge railroading at its finest on one of Americas most popular tourist railroads. Enjoy the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Passenger Train!
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Cumbres Toltec-RioGrande Narrow Gauge Freight Train-Osier2Chama
Posted on June 5th, 2010 25 commentsAll Aboard for a HiDef Narrow Gauge Steam Spectacular as the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR Repaints the equipment for a rare photo freight. First we top off the mighty K-36 tender of # 487 at the historic Osier, CO watertower Before charging up the Rocky mountains to Tanglefoot curve and the 10015′ Cumbres Pass and several crossings as the Last Freight Train to Chama, in 2008 but if you want to take a ride see: www.cumbrestoltec.com
