CHAMA, N.M. – The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is once again in the running for USA TODAY’S top ten scenic train rides!

Whether it’s for education, food and drink, breathtaking views — or a combination of all of the above — the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has a little something for everyone. Jointly owned by New ...

Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railroad was originally constructed in the late 19th Century to serve the mining and timber industries in the region. Today, it stands as a testament to the era of steam ...

The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad was originally built to bring prospectors for the silver and gold rush of the late 1800s, forever changing the nation. Now passengers can look out on the same ...

CHAMA, N.M. — The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, often regarded as a state treasure and a living history museum, is getting a modern upgrade. The traditionally coal-fired stream train brigade is ...

YEAH OUT HERE IN CHAMA N,EW MEXICO BOY. IT’S LIKE TAKING A TRIP BACK IN TIME WHEN YOU SPTE ON THE CUMBRES AND TOLTEC NOW THIS RAIL NELI WAS USED FOR THE LOGGING IN MINING INDUSTRY HUNDRED PLUS YEARS ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado is home to both hot springs and historic scenic train rides, which both are known for the release of steam. Why not combine these experiences for a ...

CHAMA, N.M. (KRQE) — A scenic railroad in Chama is introducing a ride that’s a bit shorter and more affordable. Starting May 31, “Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad” will offer two-hour trips, four ...

Alice’s note: This story first appeared in my blog The Bright Lights of Muleshoe on December 8, 2025. Pat Angeley and I traveled to Chama, New Mexico, for the train ride that boasts fall color and ...