We are saddened that Friends member Jeannie Reib passed away last evening December 4th of a heart attack. Bob and Jeannie reside in Buckeye, AZ. Please keep Bob in your thoughts and prayers. As we learn further information, we’ll pass it along. Thank you. Photo: 2015 Jeannie (2nd row middle) working with the Chama food crew.
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 …
Fall 2024 Dispatch has Arrived
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TS) continues to celebrate its rich history through ongoing restoration projects and unique events. In 2024, the dedicated Friends of the C&TS have focused on preserving historic mileposts, whistle boards, and rolling stock like Locomotive 483, while also enhancing passenger experiences with scenic photo charters along the remnants of the Chili Line. An exciting …
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 …
In Memory of Tim “Shellback” Smith
We have just learned that Timothy L. Smith passed away March 24th, 2021. Tim has been a faithful volunteer both in the field and also here in the office for over 25 years years. Tim has been a chronicler extraordinaire. He attended and chronicled almost every work session up until the Covid shutdown. Beyond that, he came to the office …
Ted Norcross Passed Away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Norcross, a 30-year devoted Friends volunteer and an outstanding leader. His team is known as The Square Nail Gang; a name given the team as everything they worked on was put together with square nails. For more than two decades Ted (AKA the Slave Driver) and his team …
Glenn Hall Obituary
It is with regret that that we announce the passing of Glenn Hall a long time Friends member and one of the original COS Work Site founders. Glenn chronicled from start to finish the restoration of Pile Driver OB and spent 9 years on the current restoration of sleeper Car 470 (MOW 0252). His engineering skills were called upon many …