Friends’ Fall Photo Charter

Old B&W image of K-36 #483 pushing a long freight

The Fall Photo Charter will feature two K-36 engines working a freight train over Cumbres Pass. It will take place on Sunday, October 26 and Monday, October 27, right after the season ends, and will be based out of Chama.  Commemorating 100 years of K-36’s steaming over Cumbres Pass, the charter will recreate a typical freight of the mid 1940’s. Featuring two … Read More

All Aboard for Learning: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Unveils Exciting New Educational Resources

Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery of railroading and historic exploration with the website launch of our Virtual Education Program and Junior Engineer booklet! “We’re thrilled to bring the rich history of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to students everywhere,” said Kathleen Walser, Education Team Lead. “Our goal is to inspire a love of learning, a … Read More

Updated Schedule for 2025 Work Sessions

The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad have announced the 2025 work session schedule! Sessions will take place from May to September, alternating between Antonito and Chama. Registration opens in March, with detailed dates and projects available on their volunteer registration page. If you’re eager to support the historic preservation of this iconic railroad, now is the time … Read More

Spring 2025 Dispatch Has Arrived

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TS) honors 100 years of K-36 steam locomotives in its 2025 Spring Dispatch, spotlighting their enduring legacy across the narrow-gauge rails of Colorado and New Mexico. This special issue dives into the history of these powerful engines—originally built in 1925 by Baldwin Locomotive Works—and follows their journey from hauling freight to becoming iconic fixtures … Read More

2026 Calendar Photos Now Being Accepted!

Do you have photographs to be considered for the 2026 Calendar? It is time to start getting them ready and sent in! There is a FIRM DEADLINE of January 31, 2025 to accept photos for consideration.  ATTENTION MEMBERS! Please send the highest quality/largest size image possible. Calendar Photo Submissions: We invite our members to send us photos for future calendar … Read More