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Moonlight and Wine Train – Saturday August 2nd, 2025

Join us for the Friends 33rd Annual Moonlight and Wine Train for a truly relaxing...

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PRESERVATION | INTERPRETATION I RESTORATION

Members, Volunteers & Donors Tending to the Stewardship of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

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Moonlight and Wine Train – Saturday August 2nd, 2025

Join us for the Friends 33rd Annual Moonlight and Wine Train for a truly relaxing...

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    CARING SINCE 1981

    From the first volunteer in 1981, FRIENDS has grown to encompass thousands of members... hundreds of annual volunteers ... and an ever-growing base of donors who are dedicated to preserving its assets and property, interpreting its history and archiving its historical assets, including an extensive photo collection.

    Learn More About Our History

    Join Us!

    Becoming a FRIENDS Member is easy and rewarding. You’ll receive our quarterly C&TS DISPATCH publication, invitations to special events, the opportunity to participate in our summer work sessions and other volunteer projects, and the satisfaction of investing in America's historic and cultural railroad heritage.

    Join or Renew

    Your Support Matters

    Executing the FRIENDS mission is made possible through the generous donations we receive from all over the world. There are many ways to give and provide financial support!

    Learn More & Donate

    DISCOVER THE JOYS OF BECOMING A FRIENDS VOLUNTEER

    Work Sessions

    As a FRIENDS member, you can volunteer for our week-long work sessions. Individuals with all skill levels are welcome to participate in rolling stock and structure restoration, painting, landscaping, and food service. You’ll find it to be a rewarding and life-changing experience!

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    OUR DOCENT PROGRAM

    If you love history and enjoy meeting people, we have the perfect opportunity for you. FRIENDS Docents serve as ambassadors, sharing historical and regional facts with the guests they meet in the railyards and on the trains.

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    Historical Preservation & Communication

    FRIENDS Volunteers help organize, categorize, and label historical photos and documents, oversee our library,and author articles for our C&TS DISPATCH. All skill sets are welcome, with the opportunity to work from home or from our Albuquerque HQ!

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    Everything We Do Is All About The Railroad

    We invite you to "take a ride" on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

    We’re confident you’ll see what we see... a National Treasure fully worthy of preservation, interpretation and restoration.

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    TAKE A LOOK!

    Our galleries include historical, volunteer, work session and rolling stock galleries... plus extensive historical collections with photos you can purchase.

    VISIT OUR GALLERIES

    Visit the Gift Shop

    Books, commemorative medallions, and our annual calendar are all available through our gift shop!

    VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP

    LEARN MORE ABOUT THE C&TSRR & THE FRIENDS!

    CHECK OUT OUR RAILYARD WEBCAMs!

    You can see what’s happening 24/7 thanks to our railyard webcams... and you can join our discussions on the forum.

    View Our Webcams

    TAKE A RIDE ON THE CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD

    Choose from nine different trips, all offering picture-perfect views along the way.

    VISIT THE C&TSRR WEBSITE

    Check our the latest news from Friends!

    Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events from the Friends of Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railroad.

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    Become a FRIENDS Member!

    Your tax-deductible membership will put you in good company with so many others who, like you, want to see the C&TSRR survive and thrive for future generations. We thank you for your support!

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