The historic railroad, which operates between Chama, New Mexico, and Antonito, Colorado, will launch the new Oktoberfest Express and The Wagon Train this September. The specialty trips combine mountain scenery, historic steam rail travel, live entertainment, and themed dining experiences.
The Cumbres & Toltec travels 64 miles through the San Juan Mountains, crossing the Colorado-New Mexico state line multiple times and climbing to Cumbres Pass at more than 10,000 feet, the highest mountain pass reached by a steam railroad in the United States.
New Fall Excursions
Oktoberfest Express
September 12, 2026
- Departs Chama at 1 p.m.
- Returns approximately 7:30 p.m.
- 21 and older event
- German-inspired dinner at Osier Station
- Beer tasting flight featuring five beers
- Two additional drink tickets included
- Capacity limited to 200 passengers
The Wagon Train
September 26, 2026
- Departs Antonito at 1 p.m.
- Approximately eight-hour round trip
- 21 and older event
- Live Western music and cowboy poetry from Fred Hargrove
- Western-style dinner at Osier Station
- Capacity limited to approximately 90 passengers
Expanded Fall Schedule
Railroad officials say service will expand beginning August 30, with daily departures from both Chama and Antonito during one of the most popular times of year for visitors.
Regular Excursions
- All Aboard full-route experiences between Chama and Antonito
- Chama Limited excursions
- Cumbres Express departures from Cumbres Pass
- Daily steam train service during peak fall color season
Special Fall Events
October 2-11
- Historic Galloping Goose No. 5 returns for six special excursions
September 27-28
- Special photography charters featuring historic locomotives No. 315 and No. 168
- Planned run-bys and photo stops for rail enthusiasts
Railroad officials say the expanded lineup is designed to give passengers more opportunities to experience the famous fall colors, historic steam locomotives, and mountain landscapes that helped earn the railroad national recognition.
Tickets for the new fall excursions are now available, with advance reservations encouraged due to limited capacity.
