Cumbres and Toltec Scenic K-36 2-8-2 488 built by Baldwin in 1925.
The train which brought us from Chama would be the train that returns there, except for the engine, which would take us to Antonio with the train cars from there.
The New Mexico Express on its way to Osier.
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic K-36 2-8-2 484 built by Baldwin in 1925.
The New Mexico Express arrived for their passengers' lunch stop.
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic 488 cut off its train and proceeded to the switch.
The Rio de Los Pinõs down in the valley.
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic 488 reversed onto its new trainset.
Our Colorado Express would now be Cumbres and Toltec Scenic K-36 2-8-2 488, parlour car 510 "Clarence Quinlan", open car Denver and Rio Grande Western 9613, coach 500 "Alamosa", coach 505 "Toltec" concession car 502 "Lava" and coach 501 "Antonio". I would be riding in the Alamosa but once again would spend the trip in the open car.
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic K-36 2-8-2 488.
Our new train and the Osier Lunch Room.
Our new fireman was taking it easy.
We departed Osier for Antonio.
Passing the loop track.
The New Mexico Express, as it departed at same time as our Colorado Express.
The Rio de Los Pinõs heads to Toltec Gorge.
We continued towards the Toltec Gorge.
Passing another rock cut.
The view to the south.
You could still see the New Mexico Express steaming its way to Chama.
We reached the upper Toltec Gorge.
Rounding a pair of curves.
Toltec Gorge, at Milepost 315.3, 600 feet above the river and 800 feet from the opposite rim of the gorge.
Passing the Garfield Monument at Milepost 315.3. It was erected by railroad ticket agents dedicated to the memory of President James Garfield after his assassination in 1881.
It is a long way down to the bottom of the Toltec Gorge.
Passing through Rock Tunnel, which was bored through 360 feet of solid rock.
The route ahead as we neared Toltec Gorge.
Looking down at the river.
Passing one of several "Entering Colorado" signs as the tracks cross the Colorado-New Mexico border eleven times.
Rocks that look like two giants staring at each other.
Rounding a pair of curves as we continued down the grade.
Passing through Calico Cut.
There were many interesting rocks above our route.
A look across the canyon to the south.
On the way to Phantom Curve.
Going around Phantom Curve at Milepost 312.3, which is named for the ghostly shapes and shadows seen in the locomotive's headlight at night.
A last look at Phantom Curve.
Passing one of the "Entering New Mexico" signs.
Entering Mud Tunnel at Milepost 311.3. This required wooden supports over the entire 300 feet.
Exiting the tunnel.
Looking back at Toltec Gorge.
More unique rock formations.
The clouds were building as the afternoon proceeded.
Rounding another curve.
Looking back to where we had been.
A beautiful scene on a great train ride.
Looking down at the river.
Greenery abounds.
The river was frequently seen below us.
This interesting rock formation only added to a beautiful scene.
The route ahead.
We continued along the ledge above the river.
A look back up the grade to where we had been.
Rounding another curve.
High above the river.
The open car gives one fantastic views of the scenery and the train.
Rounding a tight curve.
A shield volcano, San Antonio Mountain, in New Mexico.
Running on the edge of the gorge.
