Antonito, Colorado | Chama, New Mexico | 1-888-CUMBRES | info@cumbrestoltec.com
1-888-CUMBRES | e-mail us
TICKET OFFICES: Antonito, CO 1-719-376-5483 | Chama, NM 1-575-756-2151
Learning Tools
Cumbres & Toltec Train Whistles
Below are the whistles used by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. For hundreds of years, train whistles have communicated important functions among the crew. Each railroad has its unique set of whistles that its personnel need to know to work in conjunction with each other and ensure safety. Although the signals are the same for all engineers, each person has their own signature way of blowing the whistles. Click on the different whistles below to sample all the whistles used on the C&TSRR. Note: The whistles are illustrated to show • for short sounds and — for long sounds.
| — | Apply brakes | |
| • • | Proceed | |
| • • • | Backup / Stop at the next station | |
| • • • • | Call for signals / Second locomotive engineer assist in charging brake pipe | |
| — — • — | Approaching a crossing | |
| — — • | Approaching a meeting or waiting point | |
| • — • | Message to second locomotive engineer to set brakes | |
| — • | Obstructed view / Answer to yellow flag | |
| • • | General answer |
'Soot and Cinders' Educational Curriculum
Understanding the history of the train industry in America is an educational tool towards understanding modes of transportation and alternative energy systems for our future. The curriculum has been developed for us by The Friends of the Cumbres Toltec as a historical perspective of trains in Colorado, New Mexico, and America in general. It is teacher-friendly and can be adapted to many grade levels. Click here to view the curriculum (8MB).
Scavenger Hunt
Here's a great way to ride the train--print out this scavenger hunt and have fun checking off the things you will see along the way! Click here to print out the Scavenger Hunt for your next trip aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad!
* * *
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is in the midst of developing a comprehensive education program - please check back often for more information.
Testimonial: "I absolutely loved the train ride. My 11 year old and I had a blast."