Chasing the last train of the season from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO led by Cumbres and Toltec #487 "Mikado" 2-8-2 tackling the stiff 4% grade seen here approaching Lobato Trestle.

C&TS Rotary Snowplow OY is making it's way to Cumbres Pass, where this unique photo excursion will come to an end. The plan was to continue on a bit further but a buildup of ice at the grade cr... (more)

Steam Powered Rotary OY is clearing the rails on the Cumbres and Toltec. First time in 23 years, maybe the last. Hats of to everyone involved, it was well run and a great day.

Cumbres and Toltec 487 double header passing Juke tree in Chama

Back in time this train would have been full of cattle or sheep. But today this stock train is working hard to Cumbres around Cresco tank on the Cumbres and Toltec.

Cumbres and Toltec 487 going through the Fog and rain.

K-36 #487 drifts past the coaling tower at Chama with freight train in tow.

Taking on water at Cumbres Pass, 10,015 feet

The improbable daily train keeping the lengthy segment of storied narrow gauge line from Antonito, CO to Chama, NM in active service comes steadily chuffing up the long valley as if unencumbered b... (more)

This loc runs through the village Aguas Calientes to the passenger station. The train with this loc (and two others) in the station Aguas Calientes you see on #556038

'Steam at Machu Picchu': This loc runs through the village Aguas Calientes to the passenger station. The train with this loc (and two others) in the station Aguas Calientes you see on #556038

Seldom visited, seldom photographed, Rio Grande’s narrow gauge west of Chama had a distinctly southwestern flavor of mesas and buttes. Here, on October 25, 1963, five years before abandonment, K... (more)

The train ride up to Cumbres Pass is under way. Engine 487 begins burning the 3 tones of coal it will take to go just a few miles to the top of the pass at 10015 feet. The day is clear and sunny, ... (more)

A chartered photographers freight battles the legendary Cumbres Pass line of the former D&RGW Railroad. C&TS 487 leads while 488 shoves on the rear. A beautiful morning on a beautiful railroad.