100th Anniversary:Photo Freights
What to Expect
Friday:
Photo Freight – Chama to Cumbres Pass
Authentic Freight Operations in Perfect Morning Light
Experience a day of photo opportunities featuring K-36 locomotives hauling authentic freight consists up the challenging grade to Cumbres Pass.
This session includes a rear helper engine recreating the classic operating practices that made these locomotives famous.
Throughout the day, we will work multiple trains up Cumbres Pass, dropping the freight for use on Saturday. Each run will include carefully coordinated photo runby locations that capture different vistas from Chama to Cumbres Pass.
Saturday:
Photo Freight – Cumbres Pass to Antonito
Rare Eastbound Journey Through Los Pinos Valley at Dawn
Experience the Los Pinos Valley and iconic Cascade Trestle in rare morning light as we travel eastbound—a direction seldom photographed on this spectacular section of the line.
Beginning at sunrise from Cumbres Pass, witness the K-36 silhouetted against the dawn sky before descending through landscapes typically seen only in afternoon light during regular operations.
Our journey east will take us to Antonito with multiple runby locations along the way.
Sunday:
Photo Freight – Antonito to Osier
Journey Through Rugged High Desert, Canyon Walls, and Historic Tunnels
Experience the dramatic transition from high desert to towering rock walls as our K-36 locomotive powers through the most diverse terrain on the entire line.
This special excursion travels through steep-walled canyons, navigates two historic tunnels, and offers spectacular vistas of the surrounding landscape.
Our journey west will take us to Osier with multiple runby locations along the way.
Includes
Friday:
•Two runs up Cumbres Pass with different freight consists of roughly 8-10 cars, powered by two K-36 engines with a rear train helper
•Photography experience from early morning to late afternoon with multiple runby locations capturing unique angles
•Bus transportation between photo locations with the locomotives held at each location until all photographers are in position
Saturday:
• Full-day of photography from dawn to late afternoon
• Photo runbys at locations like Cascade Trestle, throughout Los Pinos Valley and on the way to Antonito
• Boxed lunch
Sunday:
• Full-day beginning with a sunrise photo location
• Multiple photo runbys showcasing the train against towering canyon walls and high desert vistas
• Special focus on Phantom Canyon's spectacular scenery and challenging railroad engineering
• Boxed lunch
Duration
8-10 Hours
Address
Varies by Day
Pricing
| One Day Pass (Fri Only): | $374.50 |
| Two Day Pass (Sat/Sun Only): | $802.50 |
| Three Day Pass (Fri/Sat/Sun): | $1043.25 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations
CHANGES
Passengers can make changes to their reservations up to the day before their ride. Change fee is $6 per ticket. If there is an error during the original booking, customers must call the reservation office within 2 days of the reservation to avoid being charged the change fee.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
Cancellations made 48 hours prior to the trip date are refundable minus Service Fees with a cancellation fee of $18 per adult ticket and $9 per child ticket. Cancellations made after the 48 hour deadline are non-refundable. All Fares Are Subject To A 7% Non-Refundable Historical Preservation Fee. Purchases made through 3rd Party or Discount companies or websites are NON-Refundable and the above cancellation policy does not apply.
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