Rio Grande Scenic Railroad

Relax and ride our rails.
Ride as a couple, gather your family or bring your friends to ride to a mountaintop concert. Turn back the pages of history with your grandchildren. Relive the golden age of railroads and discover a Colorado few get to see.

Rio Grande Scenic Railroad’s excursion train rides take you through breathtaking mountain valleys and passes on miles and miles of historic rails.  Our steam and diesel trains transport you to charming and historic Western towns in the heart of the San Luis Valley.

Colorado's Premier Railroad Experience
We invite you to sit back and let us serve you in our exclusive dome-class fare and enjoy bistro meal service with private bars while listening to live historical narratives.

Breakfast, lunch and a bar menu are available in our private dining cars. Our chef utilizes local San Luis Valley produce to create meals as diverse as the valley that inspires them.

Easy Access from Interstate 25
Located just 15 miles from I-25 in Walsenburg, you can catch this exciting Colorado train Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from La Veta for a round-trip ride over legendary La Veta Pass to historic Fort Garland, where Kit Carson was once commanding officer.

Trains depart daily from Alamosa to La Veta, Antonito or Monte Vista. Access to the Roots and Boots Music Festival is available from either Alamosa or La Veta.  Check our train schedules to confirm your excursion reservations.

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