Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
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- On Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 2019, I filmed the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. This is one of the nicest places to railfan because of the gorgeous scenery and some wide open plains where you can see the train for miles. The locomotives featured in this video are 488 (in Chama), 489, and 484. The locations are from Chama to Los Piños and return. I hope you enjoy the video with one of the most authentic steam railroads.
Disclaimer: Once again, I apologize for the long length, I did not want to cut out any valuable shots. I recommend watching this in multiple parts. However you choose to view, enjoy!
Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich
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©MPT Productions 2019 - Krátké a kreslené filmy
In the spring of 2007 my wife and I took a 48 day vacation from here in Georgia to the western US.
Of all the trains we rode while out there we enjoyed the Cumbres & Toltec Narrow Gauge Scenic RR the most. It was well worth the expense of the trip.
This video brought back some wonderful memories and make we wish we could go back.
Glad you enjoyed the trip and the video!
I LOVE those awesome "K"- class narrow gauge steam engines, including this #484 K-36 steam engine in the video. I LOVE watching 'em all in action. 😊
Glad you enjoyed!
My late wife and I took this journey with engine #484 in the Fall of 2010 (I believe that was the correct year, a trip we never forgot. The Aspens were in full Fall glory and the weather was
crisp and gorgeous. I also have to mention the lunch stop up in the mountains. Fantastic food! Great memories. Thanks for such a beautiful video!!!
Robert Jager Thank you, Robert! Sorry to hear about your wife. It truly is the trip of a lifetime no matter the season! Thanks for watching and sharing a story!
My wife and I rode the C & T about a decade ago. One of the best steam rides in the U.S. We took the trip in the early Fall and the Aspen were in full color. Incredible. Also loved the lunch stop at the lodge halfway through. This is a must do for rail lovers!
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It is a great trip indeed! Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Wonderful footage of 489 and her beautiful 6 chime!
ALW Productions Thanks Jack! The bigger chase day was with 489 but there are a bunch of 484 too!
My wife and I rode the C & T about a decade ago. One of the best steam rides in the U.S. We took the trip in the early Fall and the Aspen were in full color. Incredible. Also loved the lunch stop at the lodge halfway through. This is a must do for rail lovers!
Robert Jager it is a great railroad. I can’t think of one negative. Everything is great
The lodge wasn't there the last time I rode that train. It was a chuckwagon.
@@jbr496 That's a shame, but it still is a fantastic ride, especially in the Fall.
I'm in the process of rewatching this video and I gotta say someday I can't wait to finally make it there. Great video
Hahaha, don’t worry there’s plenty more I should’ve done and I need to do next time I go! But thank you! Definitely worth the visit!
The Cumbres & Toltec is a 64 mile round trip from Chama and Antonito. It's a great railroad. I have visited the railroad since July 2016.
Nathan Corcoran yep
I went on it before the Durango & Silverton. I went from Antonito to Chama. The train was pulled by K-27 # 463, then at Osier. 463 had switched trains with K-36 # 487. And then we stopped at the Osier dinning hall to eat. Then 487 pulled the train to Chama. While 463 pulled the train that 487 was pulling, to Antonito. At Chama I saw some of the old equipment at Chama that the C&TS has restored. Along with 483 and 484. The two K-36 locomotives. 483 is outside at the yard in Chama. And 484 was in the roundhouse. Then the train had stopped at the Station and there you go the ride had ended. The Cumbres & Toltec is great train ride.
Nathan Corcoran ok
Thanks. 🙂
Nathan Corcoran 👍
Any single image on this video is absolutely proper for a postcard. Congratulations!
Pablo Thank you, Pablo!!
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I rode on 489 in 2013 loved it! Bobby I.
Glad you enjoyed!
You got a long haul of video of this railroad, More than I did...
10/10
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! If only CZcams would process it to be 1080p60fps by now instead of 360 lol. Thanks again!
This video is like pro stats dude. Looks like a paid photographer took this! WELL DONE MARK 👍
IshaBoi Peter Thank you so much Peter! You made my day with your awesome comments! Thank you so much!
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Wow, wonderful! Beutiful steams locomotives, beautiful trains! A new friend here! Congratulations from Romania! 💯
Glad you enjoyed!
Really really wonderful, ... fantastic!.... it feels like a short film jajaja.. precioso!.
I’m glad you enjoyed! Thank you!
Awseme video. I enjoyed the train runs and the county side. Glad to see the seep made it across the tracks. Thanks for sharing. Greetings Nick from New Jersey
Nick L Trains Thank you Nick!! Yeah I was worried about the sheep. Luckily they made it.
Wow! Incredible video! Makes me want to get out there more than I already did!
Mas4449 Thanks a lot, Mason! It’s an awesome railroad! You definitely should go sometime.
@@MPT_Productions Man you have no clue, ever since I first laid eyes on it, I said "I have to go there"
Mas4449 same here. I was like 3 or 4 and I was like. This. Place. Is. The. Best.
Elegant. Thumbs up!
Thank you, Sir! Always been a big fan of your channel, and I appreciate the compliment!
I'm going to comment about this steam engine hauled sights and scene train journey on a different way
Well first of all
let me tell you who am ? A pkistani citizen age 75. Born in India and migrated with parents on partition of British India because my father had been employed by Indian railway 🚂. After the retirement I had been employed as goods train guard and worked for,5 years ,I still appreciate those steam engines and their drivers and firemen. You won't imagine the tea served by firemen properly brewed in the mug on top of injecter.
Lately here in Pakistan we have been watching train running at 110 miles per hour whereas Indian railway are much better 190 or more per hour
I have enjoyed your video fully
Thank you for showing me beautiful steam engine and scenic views
Jamil Hussain Dina Jhelum Pakistan April,11, 2023
Congratulations on this excellent video!
It is one of the best I have seen on steam locomotives.
The editing of this video, without any doubt, was done with great competence.
Once again, congratulations!
(Greetings from Brazil)
Thank you very much!! I really appreciate the kind words! :)
My wife and I rode the C & T about a decade ago. One of the best steam rides in the U.S. We took the trip in the early Fall and the Aspen were in full color. Incredible. Also loved the lunch stop at the lodge halfway through. This is a must do for rail lovers!
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Someday I will go back to ride this train again ❤️🚂
Definitely recommend it!
Dude, literally all of these videos are top notch. Great work.
Pennsy Productions Thank you so much!!!
Truly amazing!
Awesome Galore Thank you very much!!
MPT 1225 you’re welcome!
Man, the C&TS is definitely on my bucket list of places to railfan. I hope I can make it out there soon!
Buynot it’s really a great place for a railfan. A railfan’s heaven. Whenever you get the chance to go, go.
TRINIDAD W.I. enjoyed the ride. from home sceneries great.Beautful !
GAH I REALLY NEED TO GET BACK THERE. Great job + Love 489's whistle/new-ish look
Train Chamber Thanks a lot joe! I really need to head back there myself too. It’s been awhile. 😂 thanks again. I love 489’s whistle and look too!
what's changed about her look?
@@HematomaFalafalPatrol They removed the big snow plow on the front of the engine. She had worn one for the previous few years until 2019
Very good quality video.
Thank you, Joel!
Trenes magicos
Love it Mark
Andrew Clouse Thanks Andrew!
Fantástico vídeo. Parabéns aos autores e os meus agradecimentos.
The fire fighter 59:55 and again 1:04:20. When the fire risk is high he tows a water tank with his speeder. And when the fire risk is really high, there is a water tank behind the locomotive spraying the sides of the right of way.
Yep
Trem passando perto de casa, quanta saudade
Thanks for watching.
I'm early again😂. Time to watch this video but i know it'll be great! I want to go to the C&TS one day soon.
Lane's Trains lol thank you! It’s a great Railroad you should really go.
Great video Mark!
JacksonAndLansing Railroad Thank you very much Casey!
11:25 I like how they brought it to s sliding stop
Yeah I found that funny hahah
Well that is suprising 489’s plow is off and I do wish 497 was back in service, but that will be a while
cld1522 I’m very happy it’s off. They can take them off whenever they want. It’s not like it’s permanent. I agree about 497.
There's actually 3 other K-37's at C&T that are stored, 2 are in Antonito, and 1 is in Chama
I knew about the other three k-37’s and in fact, I heard from someone saying that the C&TS want to restore 497 but it is too expensive, and the roster would be too big
@@jackboy317 492 is in Chama right by the engine shed. 494 and 495 are in Antonito
@@zephyr_bet_1522 idk what's going to happen to 497
Great video of train. What time of year was this taken, with snow on ground? Thanks 🙏
Thank you! It was taken in early-mid June of 2019. There was a lot of snow a few weeks prior
@@MPT_Productions
Thanks I plan to go down and ride again, next year. 30 September of this year, it rained all afternoon. Thanks 🙏
@@stephensfarms7165 hope you still had a good time
I really like 489’s SP 6 Chime! This footage is seriously theater worthy! Absolutely splendid work, Mark!
Thanks, Ben! Glad you enjoyed! Just a side note, the 489 wears an ATSF 6 Chime but they’re very similar. 🙂
It practically is a movie.
I remember her when she ran converted cattle cars as passenger cars. 1980's. Glad she went to actual passenger cars. Is the route still the same as it was in the 1980's or did they slim it down a bit?
Nope, still the same route
Great video! Two questions for the ones who can answer : what is the little dog house on the tender? How can I get the job running the “chase” car down the track?😂
Thank you Christian! 1. On the D&RGW, Doghouses was where there brakeman sat since it was so cold outside. 2. I’m sure if you applied for the job the railroad would be happy to have ya :)
Did the Durango and Silverton once connect to the Cumbres and Toltec? And if so then was it one railroad? I’d be tempted to move to an area where one of these steam railroads operate but Colorado seems expensive to live in.
Boyd W yes, both were connected as well as other branches throughout Colorado and New Mexico
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My uncle was originally gonna be visiting this tourist line this summer but due to covid 19 of course he cancelled his trip and he says despite that he cancelled his trip he's still gonna go but probably after the pemdemic is over whenever that'll be since I've heard many people saying this will go on til the end of the year or maybe into next year. I mean I'm worried too but I'm not gonna worry to much all we can do is wait and hopefully maybe there's a chance we can beat it and get back to our normal lives eventually
Evan's Megazord reviews the railroad will be talking all safety precautions and resume operations Saturday, June 13, 2020.
@@MPT_Productions yeah I heard but hope they can try and at least still celebrate their 50th anniversary same goes for Durango and Silverton and strasburg's 60th anniversary as well
Evan's Megazord reviews their Victorian iron horse roundup event got postponed until next year. I don’t think D&S is doing anything and strasburg has photo charters planned in October for the 60th anniversary
@@MPT_Productions yeah guess we'll see what'll happen for D&S & C&T
Please can somebody tell me what the little shed like structure is on the tender? lovely filming a pleasure to watch.
Stephanie Aldridge Thank you very much :) glad you enjoyed. It is called a Doghouse. The brakemen would sit in there on freight trains due to the very severe temperatures
@@MPT_Productions Thank you ever so much that's settled a long standing discussion 😊 between us here in Cornwall UK
Stephanie Aldridge happy to help!
Founded in 1970 after The Alamosa-Durango lines been abandoned in 1968 by successful of Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
Jack Salvin yep
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What's the tractive effort for this locomotive?
36,200 lbs. hence the 36 in K-36 :)
@@MPT_Productions Oh amazing! didn't knew that!
@@trenesdecolombiaPabloHiguita and by following that classification, you now know what all of the D&RGW engines tractive efforts were since that was standard naming practice!
Were there two separate trains running east in one day?
One day was eastbound with 489 and westbound with 484 and the other was the exact opposite.
Bonitas locomotoras quisiera ver en honduras
The footage look better when you film it!
Thank you! I very much appreciate it 🙏
What do you use to shoot can I ask? I like the visual quality & color rendering. Thanks~.
Me Still Thank you for the compliments. The gear I use is as follows:
Camera - Canon EOS 80D
Microphone - RODE VideoMic Pro Plus
Tripod - Magnus VT - 350
I used iMovie to edit the video, but my newer videos now utilize Premiere Pro. Thanks again.
Have you ever çovered anything about Boston and Maine…?
I have not.
fantastico
Thank you!
7hari sebelum nikah sempat naik KA uap bersama calon istri, di gerbong paling belakang dkt mekanis rem.(kebetulan dn terakhir sepanjang umur) .
are these narrow gauge? great scenery and nostalgia. but such a polluter.
Rob Grune yes, this a narrow gauge railroad. Beautiful railroad for sure
is a that a Mikado? Looks beatiful.
Julio Camarero yes. 484, 488, and 489 are all K-36s which are 2-8-2 Mikados. 315 shown right in front of station is a 2-8-0 Consolation
@@MPT_Productions Don't forget 487, my favorite locomotive. She's also a K-36 too.
@@BNSF36542 it wasn’t running when I was there.
@@MPT_Productions I know. I was just saying it in general.
@@BNSF36542 I know, but I just listed the engines I saw
But I thought 489 was out of service for over 30 years
Nope it’s been running since 2008 or so. Currently it’s getting its 1472 day inspection
I know this comment was a long time ago now but I wanted to mention 489 was first restored in the early 80’s actually
Suka banget belajar mesin KA uap, banyak type ,ad cocran ,dulong dll .Rumusnya banyak sulit dhafal.(wakt masih sekolah) ha.... rindu banget dg enggine KA uap bahan bakar rsdu at kayu, sayang sdh lansia aduh ha.....
At 11:25 you can see the wheels on this locomotive lock up before it stops.
Good eye.
@@MPT_Productions Thanks. Another thing I noticed: at 48:30 what is this on the tracks on the right side of the screen?
And btw if you watch closely the locomotives number changes from 484 to 489. Interesting, huh?
@@donnylindsay2744 they have multiple engines.
@@MPT_Productions I guess my eyes are better than I though they were lol
When 489 and 484 were running Where is Cumbres and Toltec steam trains 487 and 488 in the video
Riley Sanesh 487 was getting new tires, so it will take awhile to hit the rails again. 488 was in beginning of the video just idling. It ran the day before. It sadly wasn’t running either day I filmed the railroad.
MPT 1225 so that means 487 needs a break and a rest
Riley Sanesh yeah
MPT 1225 I like 487 better
Riley Sanesh better than?
Perfect take off at 44:00
Jared Axton you got it
dat 6 chime doh
KeithFox I know. It’s awesome
Wakt masih kecil sering main ke DIPO ,cita cita pengin jadi teknisi KA , e.....gak kesampean ,yg skarang jadi INKA ,dulu PNKA.
Ojo jajan......Ojo jajan......Ojo jajan ....duit.....duuuit.....!
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Glad you enjoyed!
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i know my train isay boy ive rode all of them get use to it nugents butler
Great! But that bell gets very annoying
Thanks! Some find it annoying, but I like it
Noice
cld1522 thank you!
Super bahn
Hey You Heard Durango and Silverton Got K-37 493 and Cumbres and Tortec Got 489 and 487 Burn Oil and Durango and Silverton K-28 473 and 476 Burn Oil and Durango and Silverton K-36 480 and 481 and 482 Burn Oil
168 does not burn oil
Great video, the only thing about US railroading that I cannot stand are those bloody awful bells, they drive me nuts and have mute the audio.
Thank you. I like the bells
😘
Jack P1231 🚂
Wakt Mash sekolah naik KA Surbaya Jakarta PP sering tdk beli karcis ,pakai kartu verbiet,at pakai memo sekolah,(lupa namanya) ,sekarang ap boleh ha.......!
Narrow Gauge
1:21:47 holly sheep
Ty Ty the Train Guy Productions Bahaha 🐑
1:37:30: I love that ❤️ 💕 💗
Thank youuuuuuuuuuu! ❤️ ❤️
Durango and silverton has leaked cuz I saw 497 tender
my momas rigtone
Jangkriknya gede gede ,ad yg jliteng,jrabang, gandang suaranya. ha..
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This constant dinging of the bell is quite annoying it takes away the majestic & power of the steam noise. In my opinion the bell is unnecessary the steam locomotive noise is more than enough
NGH NGH I disagree, but everyone can have their own opinions
Nice
Thanks!
My wife and I rode the C & T about a decade ago. One of the best steam rides in the U.S. We took the trip in the early Fall and the Aspen were in full color. Incredible. Also loved the lunch stop at the lodge halfway through. This is a must do for rail lovers!
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It is a great ride! Glad you enjoyed your trip.
My wife and I rode the C & T about a decade ago. One of the best steam rides in the U.S. We took the trip in the early Fall and the Aspen were in full color. Incredible. Also loved the lunch stop at the lodge halfway through. This is a must do for rail lovers!
It’s an absolutely fantastic journey.