
Antonito, Colorado | Chama, New Mexico | 1-888-CUMBRES | e-mail us
Groups
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad offers special group rates for 15 or more persons booked through one person with one reservation. This could be for a wedding party, a birthday celebration, church outing, company parties, educational tours and family or class reunions as well as tour bus operators. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is perfect for groups. Our staff guarantees great service and a great time, every ride. Click Here For Additional Group Information.
Special Occasions
Special menus and amenities are available for special occasions and themed parties, including barbecues and fund raisers. The
Narrow Gauge Caterers staff stand ready to serve up a memorable meal for you and your guests.
Inquire about our Kids Birthday parties as well as adult evening
receptions in our parlor car—call us at 888-286-2737 for details.
Charter rates are available if you would like to rent or charter a specific rail car or you can even charter an entire train. E-mail Gayle Martinez at gmartinez@cumbrestoltec.com for more information and pricing. This is ideal for those groups looking to travel the C&T as a group but desire a more intimate way of travel. You can do so by reserving your own private car. The following options are available to you:
Parlor Car - Experience the train in Victorian elegance in our special Parlor Cars. Our Parlor cars seat up to 20 people.
Looking for a unique reception venue? Charter one of our Parlor
cars for a special dining experience. The stationary parlor car
available at our Chama depot.
Consider renting a Caboose - Ride in the privacy of your own caboose complete with second story viewing. Seats up to twelve people.
Reserve your own Coach Car - This option is great for corporate gatherings/ reunions and weddings. For groups of 35 or more. Average Cost is $2400—Great way to bring people together!
Charter an Entire Train - This is a special train for that unique gathering. Options include a train full of coaches and viewing car. Great for a private party or special fund raiser. You can choose from cars in our rolling stock to create that special train.
Contact 575-209-0218 or e-mail gmartinez@cumbrestoltec.com to book your charter train ride today!
Student and Youth Travel
Take advantage of our new Student/Scout Rate. For those groups who have riders between the ages of
13-18 yrs of age, we are offering rates ranging from 52.50- 87.50
depending on class of travel-- 30% savings off of the adult rate. This includes Scout Troops as well as Church and School groups who meet this criteria. For those groups who are interested, we offer outdoor classroom learning for youth looking to be a part of restoring one of America's most authentic narrow gauge steam railroads. Call for more details in student travel including experiential learning opportunities. Motorcoach options are additional. Group black out dates do apply.
Additional costs apply if student groups desire the motorcoach options.
Unique Offerings:
Historic structures & rolling stock - we offer the most extensive examples of steam narrow gauge rolling stock in North America.
Curriculum - written by teachers for teachers of experiential learning. This curriculum is easy to download from our website. Click Here For PDF File
Experts on site - We have experts in the field of history, steam engines, restoration, geology and much more. Our Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR are a wealth of information and available for customized learning opportunities.
Performance Venues at heights of over 10,000 feet. Youth Performances can be arranged at both our Cumbres and Osier Depots. Youth can make the hills come alive aboard the C&T!
Group/student friendly menus - Osier Kitchen offers meatloaf and turkey with all the trimmings. A full Salad Bar as well as a variety of choices of homemade desserts available daily. Arrangements for sack lunches can also be accommodated. Special Dietary needs can be accommodated and must be made in advance within 48 hours of your departure date.
Activities - From work days restoring part of American History to hiking, biking, rafting, camping and more - all can be done along the line of the C&T. Just call us for details - Gayle Martinez, gmartinez@cumbrestoltec.com, 575-209-0218 Or Ronnica Lopez, Group Reservation Manager, 888-286-2737 e-mail: rlopez@cumbrestoltec.com
Call today for pricing and availability!
Group Requirements and Policies
Minimum No: 15 plus driver/tour guide/group coordinator
Discount Received: 10% discount and escort receives a complimentary
ticket
Our Facilities
Ideal restroom capabilities for groups
Handicap Accessibility of facilities including Train
Special Needs: A motorcoach with wheelchair lifts and a train
car with wheelchair accessible restrooms are available. Please
notify the staff at the time of your reservation that you use a
wheelchair.
Reserve at least Handicap 3 days in advance
Payment Arrangements
15% at time of booking
Final payment due two weeks before departure date
Dates when discounts are not available include:
September 18-October 09, 2010
September 16-October 07, 2011
Services for Operators:
Self Guided Walking Tours of Train Yards
Step-on Guide for Each Train
Complimentary Bus Parking
Group Rate Discounts
Images for Literature
Complimentary Rack Cards and Trip Guides Available
Private Docents for your group
Would your group prefer a private docent in their car for the
duration of the C&TS trip? We are now offering for a modest fee,
private docents dedicated to serving your group. The Docent would be
there to meet your group and provide that additional TLC--giving
your group the VIP treatment they deserve! Our docents would be on
hand to provide detailed information not only about the C&TS Line
but also on American History and the development of the west, point
out the unique geological features including volcanic structures and
the not be me missed petroglyphs. Each season brings with it a
changing landscape, our docents will be on hand to point out the
type of seasonal wildflowers being viewed along the trip. Then of
course our docents are there to lead your group through trip tips
tending to trip details. They ensure that your groups is
comfortable. Part of the VIP treatment includes getting to meet the
train's engineer and conductor asking them first hand about what
makes this train special. All in all, a great investment for your
clients. Advance reservations must be made
$200 Charge per group/ride--Advance reservations must be made.
Coordinate with our Group Reservation Manager, Ronnica Lopez at
888-286-2737.
C&TS Behind the Scenes Shop Tours--See first hand how the
C&TS line is a part of living history! Be a part of the preservation
of American History! Only available in our Chama Depot, we are
offering behind the scenes shop tours. Docents will be assigned to
your group providing them with the details on the current shop
project. For 2010 you may be able to view the restoration of our 463
Locomotive, fondly referred to as the 'Gene Audrey' Engine. This
locomotive is a movie star in her own right, appearing in many
Western movies. Hear the stories, learn about steam locomotives-meet
the people that are a part of restoring this unique piece of
history! Advance reservation must made--call today!
Charge: $200--Coordinate with our Group Reservation Manager,
Ronnica Lopez at 888-286-2737 e-mail:
rlopez@cumbrestoltec.com
Special train to motorcoach transfer at Cumbres Pass available. The Antonito to Chama train will make a stop at Cumbres Pass at 2:45 p.m. Tour groups may choose to rejoin their motorcoaches at this time, by special arrangement only.
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a proud member
Center orgs
National Tour Association,
The American Bus Association
Tourism Association of New Mexico.