Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico is a living time machine were one can recreate scenes from the 1950's or before, when the line was owned by the Denver & Rio Grande Western.
In "Rio Grande Autumn Steam", enjoy freight trains that look just like the D&RGW in the 1950's or '60's along this amazing 64 mile line.
Watch a freight from Chama to Cumbres with steam locomotives on the front and rear, just like the Rio Grande Railroad used to do, followed by a second section with a single steamer. You'll also see a one engine freight out of Antonito.
Then, thrill to the action as a 30+ car freight travels from Antonito to Cumbres, with a mid-train helper, again just like the Rio Grande used to run through here.
Our power is mainly K-36 2-8-2's #484 and #489, but we'll also see #487 and #488. There's also a segment with K-27 #463.
A fantastic documentary that any steam locomotive enthusiast will enjoy.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
4:45 Day 1-Chama Yard switching
17:04 Day 1- Morning #484 (Front) & #489 (Rear) Chama to Cumbres
36:32 Day 1-Afternoon #489 Chama to Cumbres
44:08 Day 2 -#484 Antonito to Osier
1:01:23 Day 2-#484 Osier to Lava
1:06:45 Day 3 #484 & #489 (Mid-Train) Antonito to Apache Canyon
1:33:21 Day 4 #463 Chama to Cumbres
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico is a living time machine were one can recreate scenes from the 1950's or before, when the line was owned by the Denver & Rio Grande Western.
In "Rio Grande Autumn Steam", enjoy freight trains that look just like the D&RGW in the 1950's or '60's along this amazing 64 mile line.
Watch a freight from Chama to Cumbres with steam locomotives on the front and rear, just like the Rio Grande Railroad used to do, followed by a second section with a single steamer. You'll also see a one engine freight out of Antonito.
Then, thrill to the action as a 30+ car freight travels from Antonito to Cumbres, with a mid-train helper, again just like the Rio Grande used to run through here.
Our power is mainly K-36 2-8-2's #484 and #489, but we'll also see #487 and #488. There's also a segment with K-27 #463.
A fantastic documentary that any steam locomotive enthusiast will enjoy.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
4:45 Day 1-Chama Yard switching
17:04 Day 1- Morning #484 (Front) & #489 (Rear) Chama to Cumbres
36:32 Day 1-Afternoon #489 Chama to Cumbres
44:08 Day 2 -#484 Antonito to Osier
1:01:23 Day 2-#484 Osier to Lava
1:06:45 Day 3 #484 & #489 (Mid-Train) Antonito to Apache Canyon
1:33:21 Day 4 #463 Chama to Cumbres
