Sunday, June 2, 2013

Pictures from the train.

I got up early this morning and got enough bandwidth to download a sample of the trip on Friday. The Cumbres and Toltec is America's longest and highest narrow gauge railroad. The railroad headed west from Antonito in 1880 and reached Chama on December 31, 1880.
Immediately after leaving Chama I found Mel waiting patiently for my return.

An old cattle operation.

The Labato Trestle is the second highest on the line at 100 feet above Wolf Creek.

Climbing to elevation.

The creek we passed earlier, still climbing.

Looking back to where we came from.

Arriving at Osier, the halfway point on the railroad, we have already passed the high point at Cumbres pass elevation 10,022.

Feeding two trains of passengers (one from Chama and one from Antonito) at the same time requires a bit of coordination.

The water tower at Osier.

One of the many vistas.

Just a few of the scenes I saw on the trip. I hope to be able to show a few more tomorrow. Today I think we are looking at some laundry so we can clear the decks and make room for the good life.

18 comments:

  1. Travels with EmmaSunday, June 2, 2013 at 10:22:00 AM CDT

    I'm not at all fond of trains, but that trip looked interesting.

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    1. John HedgesSunday, June 2, 2013 at 10:53:00 AM CDT

      It would be hard not to get caught up in the beauty of this ride.

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  2. mdisselhorstSunday, June 2, 2013 at 12:05:00 PM CDT

    the best part of pics is that you changed your pic. that is some beautiful scenery tho....

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  3. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 12:21:00 PM CDT

    Highest is great. I don't like the narrowest part.

    I know we would love to take this trip. Hope you can postmore photos tomorrow. Enjoy seeing the view.

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    1. John HedgesSunday, June 2, 2013 at 12:24:00 PM CDT

      It would be hard not to enjoy the views from this train.

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  4. Paul and Marti DahlSunday, June 2, 2013 at 1:07:00 PM CDT

    Great new header picture!

    Loved all the pictures, but where was the one of you hanging on for dear life?

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    1. John HedgesSunday, June 2, 2013 at 1:23:00 PM CDT

      My sea legs returned rather quickly and hanging on for dear life wasn't necessary.

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  5. JOSunday, June 2, 2013 at 7:57:00 PM CDT

    Oh how beautiful. That was a great trip and worth what ever it cost I'm sure. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see more.

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    1. John HedgesSunday, June 2, 2013 at 8:09:00 PM CDT

      It was worth every penny and would make a good trip for you.

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  6. MarySunday, June 2, 2013 at 10:18:00 PM CDT

    Great pictures! It brought back memories of our trip on the train. Really lots of fun.

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  7. Donna KSunday, June 2, 2013 at 10:47:00 PM CDT

    LOVE those photos. Will be looking for more. Your header picture is great.

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  8. MsBelindaMonday, June 3, 2013 at 1:10:00 AM CDT

    Thank you for posting these pictures, I know it must of taken a lot of time to sort through them all and it is appreciated.

    P.S. no offense to be beaver but I prefer the new header picture :)

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  9. Russ KrecklowMonday, June 3, 2013 at 10:27:00 AM CDT

    I really like you header photo of the train. Beautiful photos, John.

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